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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.
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