Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 27 at 6:53AM CDT until July 27 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 4:53am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 653 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Vandiver, or 9
miles southeast of Leeds, moving south at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Sylacauga, Leeds, Chelsea, Childersburg, Columbiana, Wilsonville,
Vincent, Harpersville, Westover, Oak Grove, Bon Air, Alpine Bay
Resort, Vandiver, Coosa Island, Logan Martin Dam, Logan Martin Lake,
Sterrett, Gaston Steam Plant, and Mignon.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
St. Clair, AL; Shelby, AL; Talladega, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: