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At 423 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over American Village, or near Montevallo. 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... Alabaster, Calera, Montevallo, Wilton, University Of Montevallo, Maylene, American Village, Alabaster Veterans Park, and Dogwood. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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Shelby · 33.116°, -86.890°
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At 423 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over American Village, or near Montevallo. 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... Alabaster, Calera, Montevallo, Wilton, University Of Montevallo, Maylene, American Village, Alabaster Veterans Park, and Dogwood. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.