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The Tropical Storm Warning has been canceled and replaced with a Wind Advisory. Multiple trees and power lines are down across the county. Avoid unnecessary travel if possible while crews clear roads and restore service. Rain and winds will continue easing this morning.
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Outer bands of Isaias are now reaching JeffCo. Rain & winds will increase over the next few hours, with the strongest impacts expected around 8 AM as the center moves through. Downed trees, power lines, & flooding are the primary concerns. We’ll post more as conditions intensify.
NWS Birmingham
@NWSBirminghamOct 10
Hurricane Isaias 10 PM Update: Currently downgraded to a Category 1 Quickly moving northward across Alabama Very gusty winds and heavy rainfall remain the primary threats #alwx
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Jefferson County is now under a Tropical Storm Warning, with the strongest winds expected tonight into early Saturday. Downed trees, power outages, and localized flooding remain the main concerns. A Flood Watch is in effect through 7 AM Sunday.
NWS Birmingham
@NWSBirminghamOct 9
🚨 🌀 Tropical Storm Warning now in effect for all but far Northeast Central Alabama. A High Wind Warning is now in effect for far Northeast Central Alabama. Preparations for potential damaging winds 30-40 mph with gusts 50-60 mph should be rushed to completion.
Tropical Storm Warning now in effect for all but far Northeast Central Alabama. A High Wind Warning is now in effect for far Northeast Central Alabama. Preparations for potential damaging winds 30-40 mph with gusts 50-60 mph should be rushed to completion.

ALT Tropical Storm Warning now in effect for all but far Northeast Central Alabama. A High Wind Warning is now in effect for far Northeast Central Alabama. Preparations for potential damaging winds 30-40 mph with gusts 50-60 mph should be rushed to completion.

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Jefferson County is now under a Tropical Storm Watch for Friday Night into Saturday. The primary threat will be high winds and localized flooding.
NWS Birmingham
@NWSBirminghamOct 8
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for areas generally along and south of Interstate 20 from Friday Night into Saturday. The areas under the watch have a medium chance of experiencing Tropical Storm Force Winds (39-73 mph) within the watch period.
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Jefferson County EMA WILL BE testing the outdoor warning siren system today at 10 AM.
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NWS Birmingham
@NWSBirminghamOct 4
Areas of slow-moving moderate to heavy rain has formed in the vicinity of Interstate 20. This may result in areas of minor flooding. Farther south, rain at this time is lighter.
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NWS Birmingham
@NWSBirminghamOct 4
Widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms will move through the area today and early tonight. By late tonight, the greatest coverage of activity should be over the southeastern areas. Highs today will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Lows tonight will be in the 60s.
A map of counties in central Alabama. There is a definite chance of rain forecast for the entire area today. Temperatures are displayed in various places across the map, with the lowest value of 76 degrees in the east and the highest value of 82 degrees in the west.

ALT A map of counties in central Alabama. There is a definite chance of rain forecast for the entire area today. Temperatures are displayed in various places across the map, with the lowest value of 76 degrees in the east and the highest value of 82 degrees in the west.

A map of counties in central Alabama. There is a definite chance of rain forecast for the southeastern half of the area, with a chance for the northwestern half of the area tonight. Temperatures are displayed in various places across the map, with the lowest value of 61 degrees in the north and the highest value of 68 degrees in the south.

ALT A map of counties in central Alabama. There is a definite chance of rain forecast for the southeastern half of the area, with a chance for the northwestern half of the area tonight. Temperatures are displayed in various places across the map, with the lowest value of 61 degrees in the north and the highest value of 68 degrees in the south.

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Jefferson County EMA (AL) retweeted
NWS Birmingham
@NWSBirminghamOct 3
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage through the afternoon and overnight. Highs today will be in the upper 80s and lower 90s. And lows tonight will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s.
A map of counties in central Alabama. There is chance of rain forecast for the entire area today. Temperatures are displayed in various places across the map, with the lowest value of 86 degrees in the east and the highest value of 91 degrees in the west.

ALT A map of counties in central Alabama. There is chance of rain forecast for the entire area today. Temperatures are displayed in various places across the map, with the lowest value of 86 degrees in the east and the highest value of 91 degrees in the west.

A map of counties in central Alabama. There is a definite chance of rain forecast for the entire area today. Temperatures are displayed in various places across the map, with the lowest value of 66 degrees in the north and the highest value of 70 degrees in the south.

ALT A map of counties in central Alabama. There is a definite chance of rain forecast for the entire area today. Temperatures are displayed in various places across the map, with the lowest value of 66 degrees in the north and the highest value of 70 degrees in the south.

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NWS Birmingham
@NWSBirminghamOct 2
It'll be another warm day with high temperatures nudging into the low 90s for most of the area; however, increasing cloudiness and periods of showers will nudge Saturday high temperatures into the 80s and then the 70s on Sunday.
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NWS Birmingham
@NWSBirminghamSep 21
Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Birmingham AL, Vestavia Hills AL, Homewood AL hasta la 1:45 PM CDT
Este gráfico muestra la localización en el mapa de un aviso de tormenta severa. El aviso estará en efecto hasta la 1:45 PM CDT. El aviso incluye a Birmingham AL, Vestavia Hills AL, Homewood AL. El aviso incluye el noreste del condado de Jefferson en el centro de Alabama. Las amenazas asociadas a este aviso son: ráfagas de viento de 60 MPH y granizo del tamaño de una moneda de veinticinco centavos. Hay 414,683 personas bajo este aviso incluyendo 129 escuelas y 17 hospitales.

ALT Este gráfico muestra la localización en el mapa de un aviso de tormenta severa. El aviso estará en efecto hasta la 1:45 PM CDT. El aviso incluye a Birmingham AL, Vestavia Hills AL, Homewood AL. El aviso incluye el noreste del condado de Jefferson en el centro de Alabama. Las amenazas asociadas a este aviso son: ráfagas de viento de 60 MPH y granizo del tamaño de una moneda de veinticinco centavos. Hay 414,683 personas bajo este aviso incluyendo 129 escuelas y 17 hospitales.

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NWS Birmingham
@NWSBirminghamSep 21
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Birmingham AL, Vestavia Hills AL and Homewood AL until 1:45 PM CDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 1:45 PM CDT. The warning includes Birmingham AL, Vestavia Hills AL and Homewood AL. This warning is for Northeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 414,683 people in the warning along with 129 schools and 17 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 1:45 PM CDT. The warning includes Birmingham AL, Vestavia Hills AL and Homewood AL. This warning is for Northeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 414,683 people in the warning along with 129 schools and 17 hospitals.

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JeffCoALert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 1:00PM CDT until September 21 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
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NWS Birmingham
@NWSBirminghamSep 21
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop through the afternoon and remain into the evening. A few storms may be strong to severe with damaging winds the main threat. Highs today will be in the 90s with lows tonight in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
A map of counties in central Alabama. A definite chance of rain is forecasted for the far northwest two thirds of the area today, and a chance of rain for the southeastern two thirds. Temperatures are displayed in various places across the map, with the lowest value of 92 across the southeast and the highest value of 96 in the west. 

ALT A map of counties in central Alabama. A definite chance of rain is forecasted for the far northwest two thirds of the area today, and a chance of rain for the southeastern two thirds. Temperatures are displayed in various places across the map, with the lowest value of 92 across the southeast and the highest value of 96 in the west. 

A map of counties in central Alabama. A chance of rain is forecasted for the far northwest two thirds of the area tonight, and a slight chance of rain for the southeastern two thirds. Temperatures are displayed in various places across the map, with the lowest value of 69 across the north and the highest value of 72 in the south.

ALT A map of counties in central Alabama. A chance of rain is forecasted for the far northwest two thirds of the area tonight, and a slight chance of rain for the southeastern two thirds. Temperatures are displayed in various places across the map, with the lowest value of 69 across the north and the highest value of 72 in the south.

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JeffCoALert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 3:53PM CDT until September 19 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
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JeffCoALert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 3:37PM CDT until September 19 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
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NWS Birmingham
@NWSBirminghamSep 12
A special weather statement has been issued for Hoover AL, Vestavia Hills AL and Bessemer AL until 6:15 PM CDT
This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 6:15 PM CDT. The statement includes Hoover AL, Vestavia Hills AL and Bessemer AL. STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY THROUGH 615 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 50 MPH and no hail is expected. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.

ALT This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 6:15 PM CDT. The statement includes Hoover AL, Vestavia Hills AL and Bessemer AL. STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY THROUGH 615 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 50 MPH and no hail is expected. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.

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NWS Birmingham
@NWSBirminghamSep 12
A special weather statement has been issued for Adamsville AL, Graysville AL and Dora AL until 2:30 PM CDT
This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 2:30 PM CDT. The statement includes Adamsville AL, Graysville AL and Dora AL. A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHEASTERN WALKER COUNTIES UNTIL 230 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 50 MPH and no hail is expected. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.

ALT This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 2:30 PM CDT. The statement includes Adamsville AL, Graysville AL and Dora AL. A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHEASTERN WALKER COUNTIES UNTIL 230 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 50 MPH and no hail is expected. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.

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A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Jefferson County valid until 5:45 P.M. Locations include Birmingham, Hoover, Homewood and Vestavia Hills.
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NWS Birmingham
@NWSBirminghamSep 5
A special weather statement has been issued for Birmingham AL, Hoover AL and Vestavia Hills AL until 5:45 PM CDT
This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 5:45 PM CDT. The statement includes Birmingham AL, Hoover AL and Vestavia Hills AL. STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN TUSCALOOSA AND SOUTHERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 50 MPH and no hail is expected. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.

ALT This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 5:45 PM CDT. The statement includes Birmingham AL, Hoover AL and Vestavia Hills AL. STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN TUSCALOOSA AND SOUTHERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 50 MPH and no hail is expected. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.

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