Tornado Watch Issued For Tuscaloosa County Until 4 PM

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Tuscaloosa County and a large part of the state until 4 p.m. Friday.

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10:51 a.m. update:

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has also been issued for Tuscaloosa County until 1 p.m., with the line roughly extending from Bankston to near Gordo and moving northeast at 60 mph.

The NWS warns that the storms could include 60 mph wind gusts.

The following locations are included in the warning area: Tuscaloosa, Northport, Holt, Coker, Samantha, McFarland Mall, Lake Lurleen State Park, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Bryant-Denny Stadium, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa airport, University Mall, Deerlick Creek Campgrounds, Bankhead Lock and Dam, Binion Creek Landing, Bull City, Whitson, Lake Tuscaloosa, Moores Bridge, Cottondale and Windham Springs.

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