Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 3:35PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 335 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
North Johns, or 8 miles west of Hueytown, moving southeast at 20 mph.
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...
Bessemer, Hueytown, North Johns, and Concord.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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: