Info on emergency management, mitigation, preparedness, response & recovery operations in JeffCo, AL.
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Reminder... it is the first Wednesday of the month.
We will be testing our outdoor warning sirens TODAY at 10 AM!
Once our siren test concludes, we would love your feedback. Help us out by taking this short one minute survey!
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Updated 5/4/23:
Attention Adamsville, Docena and Minor area:
We're going to try this again! We are going to be testing an outdoor warning siren near UW Clemon Elementary and Minor High School. This siren is new to this area, and you may have never heard an outdoor warning siren prior to today.
Do not be alarmed! We are just testing that the siren is operational, there is no emergency.
12 years ago today, our county, and our state, was devastated by a tornado outbreak of historical proportions. The physical and emotional damage that we endured that day will not go away easily. The physical scars can still be seen across the landscape of our county. We still deal with the emotional scars today, and we continue to mourn those that we lost.
62 tornadoes touched down that day, 6 of them directly impacting Jefferson County.
From all of us at Jefferson County EMA, we will never forget, and we honor the lives of the victims by learning from the April 27th tragedy with the intent of making our county better prepared in the future.
You can also view the US National Weather Service Birmingham Alabama commemorative webpage by visiting https://04272011-noaa.hub.arcgis.com/
Thank you to all Public Safety Telecommunicators for your commitment, dedication, and sacrifice! Jefferson County has talented groups of never seen but always heard dispatchers serving within the several dispatch centers that service our citizens. Thank you for your service!
Update on Jayden Richards @ 4:37PM:
Our Gardendale Detectives along with the assistance of the FBI-Birmingham Field Office and other out of state law enforcement agencies have successfully located Ms. Jayden Richards and has taken her into protective custody, safely. Gardendale Detectives are currently in the process of making arrangements for Ms. Richards to be brought back to her family.
The Gardendale Police Department would also like to thank everyone who shared our information with this case.
Lieutenant Brad Cotton
Another missing/runaway, this time in Hueytown. Please help provide info on Sophi Kitchens by contact the Hueytown Police Department.
Update 4/10/23: Jayden has been located and is in protective custody. Thank you for all your assistance.
At the request of Gardendale Police Department, we sent out an Everbridge notification to those in that area to help locate or provide information on Jayden Richards.
The Gardendale Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Jayden Rachelle Richards. Jayden Rachelle Richards is a 16 year old white female. She was last seen on April 8, 2023, at approximately 10:00am wearing a grey hoodie and khaki pants in the area of Main Street in Gardendale, Alabama. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Jayden Rachelle Richards, please contact the Gardendale Police Department at (205) 631-5722 ext. 524 or call 911.
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Reminder... it is the first Wednesday of the month.
We will be testing our outdoor warning sirens TODAY at 10 AM!
This afternoon we were honored to participate in the funeral procession for fallen Huntsville Police Department Officer Garrett Crumby. Our thoughts and prayers are with the City of Huntsville, Huntsville Police Department, and Officer Crumby’s family and friends.
* EXPIRED POST. JEFFERSON COUNTY HAS BEEN CLEARED FROM THE TORNADO WATCH!*
*4/1/23 03:28 AM*
Jefferson County is under a Tornado Watch until 8:00 AM.
JeffCo is under a SLIGHT RISK (Level 2/5) for severe weather TONIGHT.
Tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail are all possible during the overnight hours.
Currently, we are expecting storms to occur from midnight to 5am. Ensure your alerts will wake you up tonight, and make sure your safe place is ready to go before going to bed. Please take all warnings seriously tonight, and take shelter if you go under a warning.
* THIS POST HAS EXPIRED. JEFFERSON COUNTY IS NO LONGER UNDER A TORNADO WATCH*
Jefferson County is under a Tornado Watch Until 1 AM.
Please take all warnings seriously this evening, and have multiple ways to get notifications tonight... including a method that will wake you up.
Jefferson County is under a slight risk (level 2/5) for severe weather TONIGHT for tornadoes and damaging winds.
Currently, storms are expected in Jefferson County from 1 AM - 5 AM.
What does this mean?
*****Have multiple ways to get warnings tonight that include methods that will wake you up.*******
➡️ Its important to note that you should NEVER rely on outdoor warning sirens, they WILL NOT wake you up.
➡️Make sure Your wireless emergency alerts (WEA) are enabled on your phone and "do not disturb" and "sleep mode" are not active/turned off. Your phone will not sound in DND or sleep mode. ➡️You can sign up for our Everbridge emergency alerts on our website at Jeffcoema.org
➡️Make sure your weather radios are plugged in and ready to go!
Go ahead and prepare your safe space this evening. Have your shoes, and head protection ready for everyone. Discuss your plan around the dinner table tonight, and make sure your neighbors and friends are aware that severe weather is possible tonight!
Severe storms remain possible across Central Alabama tonight. Finish all preparedness plans today after work. Have a way to receive alerts while asleep!
Update: The siren is fully operational now.
We will conduct a siren test in Fairfield this morning around 10am. You may hear the siren multiple times as we work to verify all systems operate properly. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these tests.
Remember: Don't rely on sirens as your primary or sole method of receiving emergency information. They can and should be one of your notification tools in the toolbox, especially since ours activate using the Warning Polygon, but not as the primary or sole method.
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* THIS POST HAS EXPIRED. JEFFERSON COUNTY IS NO LONGER UNDER A TORNADO WATCH*
3/3/23 @ 10:50 AM
Jefferson County is now under a tornado watch until 4 PM this afternoon. Currently storms have entered into the state and are just to our west at this time. Take all warnings seriously this afternoon.
Storms may arrive by 8am tomorrow morning and will be quick to move through. Regardless, it will be a very windy day before and after the storms roll through.
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Jefferson County, Alabama remains in a marginal risk for severe weather during the overnight hours, and in particular, between 11pm and 4am (possibly two rounds of storms).
A tornado watch was just issued for counties west and north of us, but doesn't include Jefferson.
***THIS WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.***
March 1 7:35 pm: A Tornado Watch has been issued for counties shaded in yellow. In our area of responsibility this includes: Marion, Winston, Lamar, Fayette, and Walker until 2 am.
Due to the threat for inclement weather and to eliminate any confusion, we will not be testing our outdoor warning sirens this morning.
Our next regularly scheduled test is on April 5th!
This weekend, Jefferson County, Alabama and many of our municipalities will participate in the annual Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday! Today through Sunday, many items you need for emergency preparedness may qualify for sales tax exemption.
This is a great time to replenish or shore up your emergency kits. While you're at it, take the time to go over your emergency plans with your family!
Here's a list of local governments participating in this event: https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/sales-use/alabama-severe-weather-preparedness-sales-tax-holiday/
If you don't see your city on here, give them a call or check their social media sites to verify.
For a list of eligible items, click here:https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Severe_Weather_Sales_Tax_Holiday_Fact_Sheet_2023.pdf
Many of the items on the eligible list can be found on our emergency kit checklist. Feel free to use this as a baseline for your kit, and customize it to your specific needs. https://www.jeffcoema.org/emergency-checklist
2/16/23 @ 2 PM
Jefferson County is under a TORNADO WATCH until 8 PM this evening.
Please have multiple ways to get warning and weather information, and take all warnings seriously today.
Late Morning Update- Thursday February 16 @ 11 AM
An enhanced risk (Level 3/5) for severe weather is present for TODAY.
⚠️All types of severe weather will be possible this afternoon and evening including tornadoes (some strong), damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail.⚠️
* IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL WARNINGS ARE TAKEN SERIOUSLY TODAY, AND STAY WEATHER AWARE THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING*
Timing for JeffCo is now 12 Noon to 11PM.
Storms will quickly increase in coverage, with the severe threat spreading northward and eastward with time through the afternoon and evening hours. We could be dealing with both clusters/lines of storms as well as cells ahead of this activity, all of which will pose a risk for all severe hazards.
Preparations:
1. Have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts/warning info tomorrow, and think about the locations you may be tomorrow during our greatest risk timeframe (4-8PM). Having more than one layer of alerting is a key piece when staying safe from severe weather. Here are a few suggestions on how you can receive your warning information:
➡We provide a FREE emergency alerting service that you can sign up for directly on our website. This sends a phone call directly to your cell phone or landline phone with warning information. Sign up here:https://bit.ly/3iQy8xi
➡Make sure your weather radios are plugged in and ready to go. Replace those batteries, and hit the snooze button to make sure it is operational! Dont have one? Weather radios are a reliable method of notification and can be purchased at many department stores. The JeffCo SAME code is 001073.
➡Most cell phones are capable of getting wireless emergency alerts. Make sure they are enabled for an additional layer of information. Pro Tip: Make sure you do not have "Do Not Disturb" enabled on your phone, as it won’t sound.
➡You can also stay tuned to your favorite local meteorologist. Our local stations provide fantastic coverage when adverse weather is in the area. You can tune into their broadcast for live coverage that includes detailed warning information! Pro Tip: You can download their apps to readily access the information they provide.
⚠️*REMINDER* NEVER rely on sirens as a primary means of notification. Sirens in JeffCo are polygon enabled, meaning ONLY the sirens WITHIN the warning polygon sound. If you hear a siren, you need to seek shelter immediately. Sirens should NEVER be used as your first line of defense on warning information.⚠️
2. Once you receive a warning you need to know where to go! The rule of thumb is the lowest floor of your home, and put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible. If you live in a mobile/manufactured home you should find an alternative shelter location. Alternative shelter options would be a family member/neighbors home OR you can utilize one of the shelters across the county.
The shelter locations and their status are on our website at: https://bit.ly/3Ln21RO
3. The final step is to prep your shelter space/go bag and make sure your family members are aware of the plan in the case that you go under a warning. Some staples to put in there include:
Whistle
Helmet/head protection
Shoes/extra clothes
Blankets
Flashlight
Dont be scared, be prepared!
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Severe storms are likely Thursday afternoon and evening with an Enhanced risk (Level 3/5) for severe weather. What we know:
⚠️All types of severe weather will be possible tomorrow afternoon including tornadoes, damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail. Our expected timeframe as of right now in JeffCo is 4 PM-8PM.⚠️
It is important that you stay weather aware throughout the afternoon and evening tomorrow, as well as make the others around you aware of the possibility of severe weather.
Follow these 4 steps to get better prepared:
1. Make sure you are staying aware of the forecast and staying weather aware through the evening. The best way you can do this is to stay tuned to our partners at the National Weather Service, and our media partners.
2. Have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts/warning info tomorrow, and think about the locations you may be tomorrow during our greatest risk timeframe (4-8PM). Having more than one layer of alerting is a key piece when staying safe from severe weather. Here are a few suggestions on how you can receive your warning information:
➡We provide a FREE emergency alerting service that you can sign up for directly on our website. This sends a phone call directly to your cell phone or landline phone with warning information. Sign up here:https://bit.ly/3iQy8xi
➡Make sure your weather radios are plugged in and ready to go. Replace those batteries, and hit the snooze button to make sure it is operational! Dont have one? Weather radios are a reliable method of notification and can be purchased at many department stores. The JeffCo SAME code is 001073.
➡Most cell phones are capable of getting wireless emergency alerts. Make sure they are enabled for an additional layer of information. Pro Tip: Make sure you do not have "Do Not Disturb" enabled on your phone, as it won’t sound.
➡You can also stay tuned to your favorite local meteorologist. Our local stations provide fantastic coverage when adverse weather is in the area. You can tune into their broadcast for live coverage that includes detailed warning information! Pro Tip: You can download their apps to readily access the information they provide.
⚠️*REMINDER* NEVER rely on sirens as a primary means of notification. Sirens in JeffCo are polygon enabled, meaning ONLY the sirens WITHIN the warning polygon sound. If you hear a siren, you need to seek shelter immediately. Sirens should NEVER be used as your first line of defense on warning information.⚠️
3. Once you receive a warning you need to know where to go! The rule of thumb is the lowest floor of your home, and put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible. If you live in a mobile/manufactured home you should find an alternative shelter location. Alternative shelter options would be a family member/neighbors home OR you can utilize one of the shelters across the county.
The shelter locations and their status are on our website at: https://bit.ly/3Ln21RO
4. The final step is to prep your shelter space/go bag and make sure your family members are aware of the plan in the case that you go under a warning. Some staples to put in there include:
Whistle
Helmet/head protection
Shoes/extra clothes
Blankets
Flashlight
Dont be scared, be prepared!
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Our Siren techs are checking on our siren located at Birmingham Fire Station # 31 off of Alton Rd. This siren was sounding on its own this past weekend for quite some time. If you hear a siren this morning in that area, our techs are performing work on it to get it back to 100% health.
There is no threat to life or property if you hear a siren in the area of Alton road this morning.
Happy Severe Weather Awareness Week!
The first step to getting prepared for severe weather is to make an emergency plan!
Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area.
Step 1 - Put a plan together by considering the following things: how will I receive alerts and warnings, shelter considerations, evacuation routes, communication plan and methods (more on this piece later this month), when do I need my kit and/or go bags?
Step 2- Consider specific needs of your household.
As you prepare your plan tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Discuss your needs and responsibilities and how people in the network can assist each other with communication, care of children, business, pets or specific needs like operating medical equipment. Create your own personal network for specific areas where you need assistance.
Step 3: Create your plan!
Here is a great template from The American Red Cross to get you started: https://rdcrss.org/2NGTbFp
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Expired Post A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Jefferson County until 4:45pm today 3/16/22 for the east-central part of the county. Please be careful out there! There are already reports of roadways becoming flooded throughout the Birmingham-Metro area.
Update: Significant weather advisory extended until 8:45pm. Areas that have already seen extensive flooding may see additional rainfall. Please be careful driving if you have to be out. It's much more difficult to to see flooded roadways in the dark. More storms on the way! Another significant weather advisory for Jefferson County until 7:45pm.
Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Birmingham AL 622 PM CDT Sat May 23 2020 The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for...Southeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama... * Until 930 PM CDT. * At 622 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Gardendale, Irondale, Fultondale, Center Point, Clay, Pinson, Tarrant, Midfield, Brookside, Kingston, Five Points South, U.A.B. Campus, Birmingham Airport and Regions Field. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of smallcreeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
Extended again until 7:15pm ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTY UNTIL 715 PM CDT... At 550 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over northeastern Birmingham. This storm was nearly stationary. Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include...Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Gardendale, Irondale, Fultondale, Center Point, Tarrant, Ketona Lakes, B.j.c.c., Kingston, Five Points South, Birmingham Airport, Legion Field, U.A.B. Campus, Birmingham Southern College, Regions Field, Alton and Grayson Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.
Multiple strong thunderstorms moving through Jefferson County right now. Two significant weather advisories are active for much of the county.
SIGNIFICANT hail core with this thunderstorm! Watch out Birmingham! Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Birmingham AL 552 PM CDT Fri May 22 2020 The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Jefferson County in central Alabama... * Until 615 PM CDT. * At 552 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over northwestern Birmingham, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. * Locations impacted include...Birmingham, Homewood, Gardendale, Fairfield, Fultondale, Pleasant Grove, Tarrant, Adamsville, Brookside, Birmingham Fairgounds, Ketona Lakes, B.j.c.c., Edgewater, Kingston, Five Points South, Ensley, Birmingham Airport, Legion Field, Forestdale and U.A.B. Campus.
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTY UNTIL 615 PM CDT... At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over western Birmingham, moving northeast at 15 mph. Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Bessemer, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Hueytown, Irondale, Fairfield, Fultondale, Pleasant Grove, Tarrant, Midfield, Adamsville, Brighton, Lipscomb, Graysville, Sylvan Springs, Brookside and Mulga.
***EXPIRED POST *** Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jefferson County until 8:45am. Primary threats include 60 MPH winds and penny size hail. If you have any storm reports, please leave a comment below and we'll forward that to the National Weather Service.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Birmingham AL 805 AM CDT Tue Mar 31 2020 The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Chilton County in central Alabama... Shelby County in central Alabama... Northeastern Bibb County in central Alabama... Southeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama... * Until 845 AM CDT. * At 804 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Adamsville to near Eoline, moving east at 65 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include...Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Calera, Chelsea, Fultondale, Montevallo, Columbiana, Jemison and Wilsonville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
EXPIRED POST Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 839 PM CST Mon Mar 2 2020 ALZ024-030315- Jefferson AL- 839 PM CST Mon Mar 2 2020 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTY UNTIL 915 PM CST... At 838 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pleasant Grove, or over Fairfield, moving northeast at 35 mph. Pea size hail will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Birmingham, Bessemer, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Hueytown, Gardendale, Irondale, Fairfield, Fultondale, Pleasant Grove, Tarrant, Midfield, Adamsville, Brighton, Sylvan Springs, Birmingham Fairgounds, Ketona Lakes, B.j.c.c., Edgewater and Kingston.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for much of Jefferson County, Alabama. This is in effect until 8:45pm. Please be cautious of low lying roadways and poor drainage areas. During low light, it is very difficult to see pooling water on the roadway, which can lead to hydroplaning.
Looks like it'll be a wet drive home today! We expect lots of rainfall over the next few hours, which will include our major commute home timeframe throughout the Metro. Please take your time driving home, focus on the road, and give yourself plenty of space between you and the bumper in front of you.
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Shelby County in central Alabama... Central Bibb County in central Alabama... Jefferson County in central Alabama... * Until 630 PM CST Monday. * At 1226 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen based on observations and radar estimates. Street flooding has been reported in some spots within the City of Birmingham. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flooding include...Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Hueytown, Gardendale, Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Calera, Fairfield, Chelsea, Fultondale and Montevallo. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area over the next six hours, which will cause additional flash flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots. A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
Expired Post Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Jefferson County until 4:15am. This storm is producing extremely heavy rain, large hail, and winds of 60mph. It has rotated in Bibb County, so we're keeping a close eye on it.
Significant Weather Advisory for Jefferson County until 2:30am. The storm is moving into southern Jefferson County and has heavy rains, nickle-sized hail, and wind gusts up to 55mph. If you experience any flooding, please let us know!
Another significant weather advisory for southeast Jefferson County until 1:30am, and Areal Flood Warning for Jefferson County until 6:45am due to excessive rainfall amounts already on the ground and additional expected. Please use extreme caution while driving. If you have any storm reports for flooding, please let us know!
Significant Weather Advisory for Jefferson County until 1am for the line of thunderstorms in the area. Primary threat is extremely heavy rainfall with small hail and gusty winds.
Significant Weather Advisory for Jefferson County until 3:30pm. The storm is on the southern end of the county moving northeast and riding along the Jefferson/Shelby County line. Expect heavy rain, gusty winds, and pea sized hail.
EXPIRED POST ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN WALKER... SOUTHWESTERN BLOUNT AND NORTHERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES UNTIL 330 PM CST... At 305 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Graysville to Mulga to Concord. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms. Locations impacted include... Northern Birmingham, Trussville, Gardendale, Fultondale, Sumiton, Dora, Dallas, Center Point, Pleasant Grove, Clay, Pinson, Tarrant, Adamsville, Argo, Warrior, Kimberly, Graysville, Morris, Sylvan Springs and Brookside. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. &&
Update at 12:31am: The line of storms has now moved out of Jefferson County, and with it, the threat of severe weather. Have a great rest of the night everyone! Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 1217 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019 ALZ019-024>027-010700- Calhoun AL-Jefferson AL-Shelby AL-Talladega AL-St. Clair AL- 1217 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN TALLADEGA...WEST CENTRAL CALHOUN...NORTHEASTERN SHELBY...EAST CENTRAL JEFFERSON AND ST. CLAIR COUNTIES UNTIL 100 AM CST... At 1216 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Springville to Vestavia Hills. Movement was east at 50 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms. A wind gust to 42 mph was recently recorded at the Birmingham International Airport. Locations impacted include... Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Talladega, Pell City, Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Springville, Odenville, Center Point, Clay, Pinson, Tarrant, Lincoln, Margaret and Argo.
We continue to monitor the storms as they begin to make their way into Jefferson County. We're still under a marginal risk for severe weather, but the storms are not packing quite as much a punch as they could be off to our west. While we're not under any watches currently, you should stay weather aware anyways!
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES UNTIL 1245 PM CDT... At 1212 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Meadowbrook, or near Vestavia Hills, moving northeast at 30 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Indian Springs Village, Shops of Grand River, Oak Mountain State Park, Vandiver, Barber Motorsports Park, Oak Mountain Amphitheater, Greystone, Highland Lakes and Cahaba Heights. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expired Post BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Birmingham AL 229 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2019 The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama... Southwestern Jefferson County in central Alabama... * Until 315 PM CDT. * At 228 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Abernant, or 15 miles southwest of Hueytown, and is nearly stationary. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Lake View, Brookwood, Bull City, Abernant, East Brookwood and Weller. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Update 4pm: The warning has expired. We have received some reports of trees and powerlines down throughout the northern half of the county. If you have any storm reports, feel free to let us know in the comments below. Thanks! A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for northern Jefferson County until 4pm. Primary threats are winds up to 60 moh and 1 inch hail. If you have any reports of storm damage or hail, please let us know! City of Fultondale, Alabama, Center Point Fire District, City of Birmingham Government, The City of Trussville, City of Gardendale
Update at 3:40am: The NWS has expired the severe thunderstorm warning. We are no longer under a warning in Jefferson County. According to Alabama Power, we have around 18,000 citizens without power throughout our county. Update @ 3:30am: Large storm is moving through Gardendale, Trussville, Clay, Center Point, and off into the Springville/Argo area. Plenty of reports coming in of power outages with this storm. Update: 3:12am: The storms are moving into the Gardendale, Birmingham, Homewood and Hoover areas currently. A Severe Thunderstorm warning has been issued for Jefferson County, Alabama until 3:45am.
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Outdated A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Jefferson County until 1pm.
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