Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 4:39PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Issue date: 2026-08-07T21:39+00:00
At 438 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over North Johns, or 10 miles west of Bessemer. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lake View, North Johns, Abernant, Bucksville, and Weller.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 4:34PM CDT until August 7 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Issue date: 2026-08-07T21:34+00:00
At 434 PM CDT, Heavy rainfall has ended and floodwaters continue to subside. Water levels remain elevated on Valley and Village Creeks. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Birmingham, Homewood, Fultondale, Tarrant, B.j.c.c., Regions Field, U.A.B. Campus, Five Points South, Legion Field, Kingston, Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Fairgounds, Ketona Lakes, Vulcan Park, Rickwood Field and Danville.
