Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 12:41PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 10:41am
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1241 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mulga, or near Fairfield. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Southwestern Birmingham, Hoover, Bessemer, Homewood, Hueytown,
Fairfield, Fultondale, Pleasant Grove, Midfield, Adamsville,
Brighton, Lipscomb, Graysville, Sylvan Springs, Brookside, Mulga,
Maytown, West Jefferson, Cardiff, and Birmingham Fairgounds.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: