Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 1:56PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 11:56am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tarrant, or over Fultondale, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Gardendale,
Irondale, Leeds, Fultondale, Center Point, Tarrant, Ketona Lakes,
Shops of Grand River, Kingston, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham
Airport, Alton, Lake Purdy, Forestdale, Cahaba Heights, and Brook
Highland.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: