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Storm Damage In Alabama: Power Outages, Trees Down In West AL
West Alabama was hit by tornadoes and severe thunderstorms Wednesday night, with more storms on the way Thursday.

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West Alabama was hit by tornadoes and severe thunderstorms Wednesday night, with more storms on the way Thursday.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Jefferson County Wednesday, and a flood advisory into Thursday.
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