Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 9:12PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 7:12pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 912 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Branchville to Mulga to near Vance.
Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Homewood,
Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Hueytown, Gardendale,
Pell City, Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Calera, Fairfield, Chelsea, and
Fultondale.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Tuscaloosa; Jefferson; Shelby; St. Clair; Bibb; Chilton
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL