Another Tornado Warning for Jefferson Co. Until 4:45 pm; Reported On the Ground

Scott Martin | March 17, 2021 @ 4:01 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Western Jefferson County in central Alabama…

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 358 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near Bull
City, or 14 miles northeast of Holt, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD…Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE…Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include…
Birmingham, Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield, Fultondale, Pleasant
Grove, Midfield, Adamsville, Brighton, Graysville, Sylvan Springs,
Brookside, Mulga, Maytown, West Jefferson, North Johns, Cardiff,
Birmingham Fairgounds, B.j.c.c. and Edgewater.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

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.