Strong Storms Moving Into Parts Of Bibb, Jefferson, and Shelby Counties

Scott Martin | February 6, 2020 @ 1:35 am

..SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SHELBY…NORTHERN BIBB AND
JEFFERSON COUNTIES UNTIL 230 AM CST…

At 132 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Oak Grove to Tannehill Ironworks State
Park to Eoline. Movement was northeast at 60 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include…
Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Homewood,
Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Hueytown, Gardendale,
Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Calera, Fairfield, Chelsea, Fultondale and
Montevallo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

These storms 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.

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, 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.