Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 9:45am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1145 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Parrish to near Gardendale to 6 miles east
of Inland Lake. Movement was south at 15 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, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Trussville,
Jasper, Gardendale, Pell City, Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Fairfield,
Fultondale, Oneonta, Springville, Odenville, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora,
and Dallas.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Walker; Blount; Jefferson; St. Clair
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: