NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch in 30 Alabama Counties, Including Tuscaloosa

The National Weather Service is warning about half of Alabama to prepare for the possibility of severe thunderstorms Thursday night into Friday morning.

The NWS issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch at 5 p.m. Thursday, effective until 11 p.m., which includes 30 counties.

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The watch is in effect in the following counties:

AUTAUGA

BARBOUR

BIBB

BULLOCK

CHAMBERS

CHILTON

CLAY

COOSA

DALLAS

ELMORE

FAYETTE

GREENE

HALE

JEFFERSON

LAMAR

LEE

LOWNDES

MACON

MARENGO

MONTGOMERY

PERRY

PICKENS

PIKE

RUSSELL

SHELBY

SUMTER

TALLADEGA

TALLAPOOSA

TUSCALOOSA

WALKER

Because the threat includes the overnight hours, those affected by the Watch should make plans to stay informed and be prepared for the chance of severe storms.