Stay Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Parts of Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

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This watch is in effect until 9 p.m. (time was updated by NWS at 6:45 p.m.)

Townsquare Media Coverage Area Counties Under the Watch

Bibb - added in at 4:46 p.m.

Fayette - removed by the NWS at 6:40 p.m.

Greene

Hale - added in at 3:50 p.m.

Lamar - removed by the NWS at 6:40 p.m.

Perry - added in at 4:46 p.m.

Pickens

Sumter

Tuescaloosa

Walker - removed by the NWS at 6:40 p.m.

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"These storms will be in an environment that will allow them to grow quickly," said the National Weather Service in Birmingham. "Tall storms will allow for strong cores, which could easily produce damaging winds up to 60 mph and large hail. These storms will also be producing near constant lightning and heavy rainfall."

And don't forget, If you can hear thunder, it means lightning is close enough to reach you, so stay safe.

Mary K. - Weather Forecaster

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