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Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Jefferson, Shelby Counties
The watch is in effect for northern portions of central Alabama.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for several Alabama counties, including Jefferson and Shelby counties, the National Weather Service said.
The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. central time on Saturday.
The NWS said there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms that could produce quarter sized hail and damaging winds through the evening along and north of the line from Pickens to Lee County.
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The NWS also said storms south of the line cannot be ruled out.
Today’s main severe threat is associated with the cluster of storms developing across NW AL. This activity will push SE across northern portions of the area thru the day. Elsewhere, isolated to scattered storms will continue. Some could be strong to possibly severe. #alwx pic.twitter.com/xtifLlUynM
— NWS Birmingham (@NWSBirmingham) June 22, 2019
Below is the full forecast for Birmingham via the NWS:
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This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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