A Significant Weather Advisory has been issued for Central Jefferson County until 9:45 AM CST At 904 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Concord, or near Hueytown, moving northeast at 40 mph. Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include Birmingham, Bessemer, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Hueytown, Gardendale, Irondale, Fairfield, Fultondale, Center Point, Pleasant Grove, Clay, Pinson, Tarrant, Midfield, Adamsville, Warrior, Brighton and Kimberly.
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.
