Tornado Watch Issued for Portions of West Alabama This Morning

Tornado Watch Issued for Portions of West Alabama This Morning

National Weather Service

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended the timing of the “TORNADO WATCH.”

A tornado watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable for tornado development. It should also be a signal to you to be ready and review your safety plan.

West Alabama Counties Under the TORNADO WATCH

Bibb - Saturday, January 10, until 1 p.m.

Greene - removed from the watch area

Hale - Saturday, January 10, until 1 p.m.

Perry - Saturday, January 10, until 1 p.m.

Pickens - removed from the watch area

Sumter - removed from the watch area

Tuscaloosa - removed from the watch area

Stay weather-aware today. It’s also a great idea to understand which Alabama county you live in and which quadrant of the county. Also, be aware of the counties surrounding you, as severe weather does not stop at county lines.

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