Blount County Weather Network

19/08/2024

15/08/2024

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
2:15 PM CDT Thu Aug 15, 2024
..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 are expected.

* WHERE...Bibb, Blount, Fayette, Greene, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion,
Pickens, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

15/08/2024

A slight risk of stronger storms on Friday and Saturday. We will be watching this closely and update you as this gets closer.

02/08/2024

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
108 PM CDT Fri Aug 2 2024

ALZ017-021900-
Blount AL-
108 PM CDT Fri Aug 2 2024
..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT BLOUNT COUNTY THROUGH 200 PM
CDT...

At 108 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Susan Moore to near Smith Dam. Movement was
southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Oneonta, Blountsville, Cleveland, Dallas, Warrior, Locust Fork,
Altoona, Snead, Susan Moore, Walnut Grove, Trafford, Allgood,
Fairview, Hayden, Nectar, Rosa, County Line, McLarty, Bangor, and
Strawberry.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

30/07/2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 are expected.

* WHERE...Blount, Coosa, Lee, St. Clair, Talladega, and Tallapoosa
Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

17/07/2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL BLOUNT COUNTY THROUGH
445 PM CDT...

At 417 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Blountsville, moving east at 30 mph.

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...
Oneonta, Blountsville, Cleveland, Susan Moore, Rosa, Fowler Spring,
Chamblees Mill, and Hendrix.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Send a message to learn more

16/07/2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN BLOUNT AND
NORTHWESTERN ST. CLAIR COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM CDT...

At 338 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Inland Lake, or near Springville, moving east at 25 mph.

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...
Springville, Inland Lake, Highland Lake, St. Clair Springs, Clear
Springs, Holly Springs, and Caldwell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

16/07/2024

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
242 PM CDT Tue Jul 16 2024
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN BLOUNT COUNTY
THROUGH 315 PM CDT...

At 241 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Warrior, or 13 miles north of Gardendale, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Dallas, Locust Fork, Trafford, Hayden, County Line, Smoke Rise, and
Rickwood Caverns.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Send a message to learn more

16/07/2024

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
2:44 AM CDT Tue Jul 16, 2024
..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Blount, St. Clair, and Talladega Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

14/07/2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN WALKER...SOUTHWESTERN
BLOUNT AND NORTH CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTIES THROUGH 145 PM CDT...

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
126 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

At 126 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Arkadelphia, or near Sumiton, moving north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Sumiton, Arkadelphia, Rickwood Caverns, Empire, Partridge Crossroads,
and Smoke Rise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Send a message to learn more

09/07/2024

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
146 PM CDT Tue Jul 9, 2024
..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL BLOUNT AND
JEFFERSON COUNTIES THROUGH 230 PM CDT...

At 146 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Cardiff to Mulga to near North Johns.
Movement was northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Bessemer, Homewood, Mountain Brook,
Trussville, Hueytown, Gardendale, Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Fairfield,
Fultondale, Dallas, Center Point, Pleasant Grove, Clay, Pinson,
Tarrant, and Midfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Send a message to learn more

06/07/2024

Good morning everyone. I hope you are all doing well!

We are watching Beryl closely as it moves through the Southern Gulf of Mexico. This system could bring us some much needed rain later this week. It looks like the temperatures will be a bit better in the coming week with highs in the upper 80's and lows in the upper 60's to low 70's. Right now it looks like our best chance of rain will be on Tuesday and Tuesday night. Aa for the short term (Saturday and Sunday), we will continue to have the chance of those afternoon pop-up showers with highs in the lower 90's and lows in the lower 70's.
May God bless you and keep you safe.

05/07/2024

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
305 AM CDT Fri Jul 5, 2024
..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.

* WHERE...Blount, Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker, and Winston
Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

03/07/2024

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
216 PM CDT Tue Jul 2, 2024
..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 are expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday and From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Send a message to learn more

02/07/2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 are expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.