Severe T-Storm Warning: Parts of Shelby Co. Until 12 pm

Scott Martin | January 12, 2023 @ 11:20 am

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

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

* Until noon CST.

* At 1119 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Alabaster,
moving northeast at 55 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…
Hoover, Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Calera, Chelsea, Montevallo,
Childersburg, Wilsonville, Indian Springs Village, Vincent,
Harpersville, Westover, American Village, Oak Mountain State Park,
Vandiver, Maylene, Oak Mountain Amphitheater, Highland Lakes and
Fowler Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CST for central and
east 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 (Author Profile)

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.