Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 2:37PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 12:37pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 237 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Columbiana, moving west at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hoover, Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Calera, Chelsea, Montevallo,
Columbiana, Wilsonville, Indian Springs Village, American Village,
Oak Mountain State Park, Maylene, Oak Mountain Amphitheater,
Riverchase, Shelby County Airport, Lay Lake, Joe Tucker Park, Alabama
4H Center, and Kelley Branch.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
central and east central Alabama.
Area Description:
Shelby
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: