Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 7:47AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 5:47am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 746 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bankhead Lock And Dam, or 13 miles north of Holt, moving east at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Southwestern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Bessemer, Hueytown,
Midfield, Brighton, Lipscomb, Lake View, North Johns, Tannehill
Ironworks State Park, Abernant, Bull City, Bluff Park, Splash
Adventure, Patton Creek, Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, Ross Bridge,
Bankhead Lock And Dam, and Binion Creek Landing.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Tuscaloosa; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL