Gusty Outflow Winds Moving Through the Birmingham Metro
An outflow boundary is moving south through the Birmingham metro this evening, producing wind gusts up to 50 mph. As of 7:47 PM CDT, radar indicated strong gusty winds along a line from Riverside to Fultondale to northwest of Oakman, moving south at 40 mph. These winds may knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Impacted areas include: Mountain Brook, Liberty Park, The Summit, McAdory, Brookwood, Oak Grove, Highland Park Golf Course, and surrounding neighborhoods across Jefferson, Shelby, and adjacent counties.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 11:00 PM CDT. While this is not a severe storm, the gusty outflow winds can still be hazardous—if outdoors, seek shelter indoors.
