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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 7:02 PM Aug. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN SHELBY COUNTY THROUGH 245 PM CDT... At 202 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Shelby County Airport, or near Alabaster, moving south at 15 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... Alabaster, Pelham, Calera, Montevallo, Columbiana, Wilton, American Village, University Of Montevallo, Maylene, Shelby County Airport, Ballantrae, Camp Branch, Saddle Lake Farms, Siluria, Alabaster Veterans Park, Bounds Lake, Saginaw, and Dogwood. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Airport Weather Warning
Issued: 6:48 PM Aug. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...AIRPORT WEATHER WARNING... The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued an Airport Weather Warning for... Shelby County Airport /EET/ The following weather hazards are expected: Expect thunderstorms with cloud to ground lightning to move across the Shelby County Airport /EET/ and its vicinity through 245 PM. && This product is not intended for use during in-flight operations; or by the general public. It is intended for use by airport; personnel, fixed-base operators, airline ground personnel,; and others responsible for the safety of ground operations.
Heat Advisory
Issued: 4:41 PM Aug. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Dallas, Hale, Jefferson, Marengo, Perry, Shelby, and Winston Counties. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * 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. &&
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