Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 12:35PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 10:35am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1234 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
West Blocton, or 11 miles west of Montevallo. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
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...
Brent, Centreville, West Blocton, Talladega National Forest, West
Centreville, North Bibb, Oakmulgee, Trio, Hebron, Marvel, Six Mile,
and Bibb County Airport.
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:
Perry; Bibb
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: