The severe thunderstorm warning has been extended and shifted slightly to the south across Jefferson County.
Torrential rains, hail to the size of quarters and high winds are being reported.
There is a report that BFD is dispatching units to a house that experienced a roof collapse in Northeast Birmingham with a person trapped.
Be in a safe place as these storms move through your area.
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BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
914 PM CDT TUE OCT 26 2010
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR…
CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CENTRAL ALABAMA…
WESTERN ST. CLAIR COUNTY IN CENTRAL ALABAMA…
* UNTIL 1000 PM CDT
* AT 913 PM CDT…THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDICATED A LINE OF
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE HAIL…AND
DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED
ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM PINSON TO OAK GROVE… AND MOVING
EAST AT 40 MPH.
* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
HUEYTOWN…FAIRFIELD…SPRINGVILLE…HOMEWOOD…BIRMINGHAM…
TRUSSVILLE…MOUNTAIN BROOK AND IRONDALE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
FOR YOUR PROTECTION…MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF
YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS.
&&
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT WEDNESDAY MORNING
FOR NORTHERN ALABAMA.
TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER…
CALL 1-800-856-0758.
LAT…LON 3352 8644 3351 8649 3354 8649 3355 8652
3353 8652 3353 8655 3349 8659 3337 8723
3340 8722 3343 8726 3360 8712 3377 8666
3376 8659 3379 8658 3382 8643 3386 8638
TIME…MOT…LOC 0213Z 250DEG 37KT 3368 8664 3344 8709
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