EXPIRED — Severe T-Storm Warning for Parts of Jefferson, Shelby Co. Until 6:15 pm

| February 17, 2022 @ 5:30 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Central Shelby County in central Alabama…
Southern Jefferson County in central Alabama…

* Until 615 PM CST.

* At 527 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Brookwood, or
14 miles east of Holt, moving northeast at 65 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…
Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Homewood,
Pelham, Mountain Brook, Helena, Hueytown, Irondale, Leeds,
Fairfield, Chelsea, Fultondale, Pleasant Grove, Tarrant, Midfield,
Adamsville and Brighton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for west central
Alabama. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 900 PM CST for
central Alabama.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather

About the Author ()

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.

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