Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 12:28PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 10:28am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1227 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jemison, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Alabaster, Calera, Clanton, Montevallo, Columbiana, Jemison, Thorsby,
Maplesville, Wilton, Gap Of The Mountain, American Village, Marble
Valley, Lawley, Ashby, Brierfield Ironworks Park, Lay Lake Dam,
University Of Montevallo, Chilton County Motor Sports Park, Shelby
County Airport, and Lay Lake.
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.
Area Description:
Shelby; Bibb; Chilton; Coosa
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: