Severe T-Storm Warning for Portions of Jefferson County until 6pm
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Jefferson County in central Alabama, effective until 6:00 PM CDT today.
At 5:22 PM CDT, radar detected a severe thunderstorm near Mountain Brook that is nearly stationary. This storm is producing wind gusts up to 60 mph, which could cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Areas impacted include Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Irondale, Cahaba Heights, Kingston, Five Points South, The Summit, U.A.B. Campus, Samford University, Lake Purdy, Brook Highland, Ruffner Mountain, Birmingham Zoo, Liberty Park, Vulcan Park, and Highland Park Golf Course.
For your safety, please move to an interior room on the lowest floor of your building. Stay safe and take necessary precautions!
Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather
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