Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Portions of Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m.

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West Alabama Counties Under the Watch

Fayette - removed at 5:19 a.m.

Lamar - removed at 5:19 a.m.

Pickens - removed at 7:22 a.m.

Tuscaloosa - removed at 7:22 a.m.

Walker - removed at 5:19 a.m.

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Other counties included in the watch are Clay, Randolph, Shelby, and Talladega.

Below are details of the initial severe thunderstorm watch. Throughout the morning, some counties have been removed from the watch area. Stay updated for the latest changes.

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