Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 7:48PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 748 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
eastern Birmingham. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Irondale,
Tarrant, B.j.c.c., Kingston, Five Points South, Regions Field,
Birmingham Airport, U.A.B. Campus, Samford University, Cahaba
Heights, Ruffner Mountain, Birmingham Zoo, Liberty Park, Vulcan Park,
and Highland Park Golf Course.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: