Jefferson County, AL
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Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Saturday 09/19 3:44 PM CDT – Saturday 09/19 4:15 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Birmingham AL
At 344 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over southwestern Birmingham, moving south at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include... Southwestern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Bessemer, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Fairfield, Pleasant Grove, Midfield, Brighton, Lipscomb, Birmingham Fairgounds, Ensley, Bluff Park, Legion Field, U.A.B. Campus, Samford University, Birmingham Southern College, Regions Field, and Ross Bridge.
What to Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Areas Impacted
- Jefferson, AL
In effect from Saturday 09/19 3:53 PM CDT – Saturday 09/19 4:45 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Birmingham AL
SVRBMX
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West central Shelby County in central Alabama... South central Jefferson County in central Alabama...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 353 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bluff Park, or over Hoover, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include... Hoover, Alabaster, Bessemer, Pelham, Helena, Indian Springs Village, Riverchase, Patton Creek, Oak Mountain State Park, Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, Ross Bridge, Riverchase Galleria, Oak Mountain Amphitheater, Joe Tucker Park, Bessemer Airport, and Lake Cyrus.
What to Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Areas Impacted
- Jefferson, AL
- Shelby, AL
In effect from Saturday 09/19 12:49 PM CDT – Saturday 09/19 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Birmingham AL
What
Heat index values up to 106 expected.
Where
Much of Central Alabama.
When
Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
Impacts
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Areas Impacted
- Marion
- Lamar
- Fayette
- Winston
- Walker
- Blount
- Etowah
- Calhoun
- Cherokee
- Pickens
- Tuscaloosa
- Jefferson
- Shelby
- St. Clair
- Talladega
- Sumter
- Greene
- Hale
- Perry
- Bibb
- Chilton
- Coosa
- Tallapoosa
- Marengo
- Dallas
- Autauga
- Lowndes
- Elmore
- Montgomery
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
In effect from Saturday 09/19 3:31 PM CDT – Saturday 09/19 4:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Birmingham AL
At 331 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over western Birmingham, moving southeast at 5 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, Fairfield, Pleasant Grove, Midfield, Adamsville, Brighton, Lipscomb, Mulga, Birmingham Fairgounds, B.j.c.c., Edgewater, Five Points South, Ensley, Legion Field, U.A.B. Campus, Samford University, and Birmingham Southern College.
This includes the following highways... Interstate 65 between mile markers 254 and 264. Interstate 59 between mile markers 117 and 127. US Highway 280 between mile markers 1 and 2.
What to Do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Areas Impacted
- Jefferson
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Heat Advisory Today
Created by the NWS Birmingham WFO
A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of central Alabama through 8 pm this evening. Heat index values up to 106°F are expected, resulting in a risk for heat-related illness for those that do not practice heat safety.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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