By Scott Buttram
BIRMINGHAM — The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Jefferson and St. Clair counties effective until 7 p.m. Tuesday. The watch includes 27 counties in total across central Alabama.
Conditions will be favorable for severe thunderstorms from this afternoon until this evening, the NWS reported.
High winds and hail are the primary concerns. Wind gusts could be as high as 60 mph.
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