NWS/Birmingham has issued a Significant Weather Alert for Jefferson and Shelby Counties until 5:00 p.m.
They were tracking a strong thunderstorm that was near Regions Park at 4:19 p.m. (Also known as the Hoover Met.) This is near Helena and the storm was moving NE at 20. Wind gusts to 30 and pea-size hail may be expected with this storm.
Places affected include:
Helena
Regions Park or Hoover Met
Riverchase Galleria
Indian Springs Village
Vestavia Hills
NWS has also issued a similar Alert for Talladega County until 5:00 p.m. That particular storm will affect Alpine, Howells Cove and the city of Talladega.
