Special Weather Statement for Blount; Jefferson; St. Clair
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What is happening
At 803 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Steele to Rocky Hollow. Movement was southeast at 35 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...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
At 803 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Steele to Rocky Hollow. Movement was southeast at 35 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... Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Hueytown, Gardendale, Pell City, Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Fairfield, Rainbow City, Fultondale, Springville, Odenville, Sumiton, Dallas, Center Point, Pleasant Grove, Clay, and Pinson.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 8:03PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Birmingham AL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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