Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 9:43PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2025 - 7:43pm
Expires:
May 20, 2025 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 942 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sumiton, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Trussville, Gardendale, Sumiton, Dallas, Center Point, Clay, Pinson,
Warrior, Kimberly, Morris, Trafford, County Line, Chalkville,
Arkadelphia, Grayson Valley, Sayre, Palmerdale, Village Springs,
Remlap, and Partridge Crossroads.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for central
Alabama.
Area Description:
Blount; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL