Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 1 at 1:40PM CDT until July 1 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 11:40am
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 139 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gorgas Steam
Plant, or near Dora, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Parrish, Oakman, Gorgas Steam Plant,
Rocky Hollow, Burnwell, Beloit, Quinton, Gorgas, Lynns Park,
Goodsprings, Barney, The Wye, and Tutwiler.
Instruction:
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Walker, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: