Severe Thunderstorm Warning Jefferson/St. Clair until 6 PM

A very isolated thunderstorm has developed over northeastern portions of Jefferson County. It is slowly tracking off towards the northeast, and is likely producing gusty winds and hail. Also, very heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning are occurring.

Interstate 59 and U.S. Highway 11 are being impacted by this storm in the Argo community.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR…
NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN ALABAMA…
WEST CENTRAL ST. CLAIR COUNTY IN ALABAMA…

* UNTIL 600 PM CDT

* AT 507 PM CDT…THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDICATED A SEVERE
THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE HAIL…AND DAMAGING
WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR
TRUSSVILLE…AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 10 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
ARGO…MARGARET AND BRANCHVILLE.

THIS INCLUDES…
INTERSTATE 59 EXIT NUMBERS 141 THROUGH 154…

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

FOR YOUR PROTECTION…MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF
YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS.

Category: Alabama's Weather, Severe Weather