Significant Weather Advisory – St. Clair, South-Central Etowah, Shelby, Bibb, & Southeastern Jefferson Counties Until 8:45 PM CDT

Scott Martin | May 12, 2016 @ 8:23 pm

A Significant Weather Advisory has been issued for St. Clair, South-Central Etowah, Shelby, Bibb, & Southeastern Jefferson Counties until 8:45 PM CDT. A line of strong thunderstorms were located near Steele and Eoline, and was moving east at 35 MPH. Hail of 1/2 inch in diameter and gusty winds of 40 MPH or greater could be possible with this storm. Locations in the path of this storm are listed below. Please seek shelter immediately.

AT 817 PM CDT…DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ALONG
A LINE EXTENDING FROM NEAR STEELE TO NEAR EOLINE. MOVEMENT WAS EAST
AT 35 MPH.

PEA SIZE HAIL AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH
THESE STORMS.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
SOUTHEASTERN BIRMINGHAM…HOOVER…VESTAVIA HILLS…ALABASTER…BESSEMER…
HOMEWOOD…PELHAM…MOUNTAIN BROOK…TRUSSVILLE…HELENA…PELL CITY…
IRONDALE…LEEDS…MOODY…CALERA…CHELSEA…RAINBOW CITY…MONTEVALLO…
BRENT AND COLUMBIANA.

Category: Alabama's Weather, Severe Weather

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.