Latest Birmingham Area Weather Related Updates
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WBHM checked in with several law enforcement agencies earlier today for tips to lessen the risks of accidents when driving in wet or unpredictable conditions.
April 5, 2017, 1:25 p.m.
The National Weather Service released a new severe weather threat graphic at noon. A good portion of our listening area remains under an enhanced risk according to the graphic, with strong tornadoes still possible across eastern and northeastern portions of Central Alabama. The Weather Service is asking residents in the identified areas to not let their guard down, “as we’re going to likely see more severe storms developing from 2 p.m. through this evening,” according to a post to their fan page on Facebook.
April 5, 2017, 1:08 p.m.
The latest from the National Weather Service in Birmingham:
SVR TSTM WARNING for Shelby Co until 1:15pm – Large Hail & Damaging winds main threat. Headed NE. #alwx pic.twitter.com/Me1MzyuzKp
— NWS Birmingham (@NWSBirmingham) April 5, 2017
Sherrel Stewart spoke with Shelby County Emergency Management Supervisor Hub Harvey this morning by telephone. He says while he has not had reports of storm damage in that county this morning, his office is on alert for potential problems later. Harvey also has words of caution for area residents. “We just want to make sure that people are staying very weather aware, because the biggest chance of severe weather is going to be late this afternoon, like after 2 o’clock until 7. Eve n if the sun comes out we’re not out of danger.” Four storm shelters currently are open in Shelby County.
- 107 Mildred Street, Columbiana, directly behind the police station and City Hall in downtown Columbiana;
- 5384 Highway 62, Vincent, east of Vincent at the intersection County Road 62 and Gorman Park Road;
- 4175 County Rd. 22, Montevallo, behind West Shelby Fire Department on County Road 22;
- Westover Community Storm Shelter, 3312 Westover Road, Westover.
April 5, 2017, 11 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Birmingham revised the list of counties under a tornado watch they first announced earlier this morning.
We’ve trimmed a few more counties from the current watch, but once again this IS NOT AN ALL CLEAR. More storms coming this afternoon. #alwx pic.twitter.com/vzSPi8GVK4 — NWS Birmingham (@NWSBirmingham) April 5, 2017
The National Weather Service in Birmingham had issued a Tornado Watch for a significant portion of our listening area until 12 p.m. Central Time.
This followed Governor Robert Bentley issuing a State of Emergency for all of Alabama counties at 6 p.m. Tuesday evening in preparation for severe weather. As previously reported, the declaration will remain in effect until the threats have passed.
April 5, 2017, 10:45 a.m.
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