From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a tornado watch for 19 counties.
A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Persons in these areas should stay weather aware and watch for further information from the National Weather Service.
The counties in the watch area are listed below.
IN CENTRAL ALABAMA BIBB BLOUNT CHILTON JEFFERSON PERRY SHELBY ST. CLAIR WALKER IN NORTHEAST ALABAMA ETOWAH IN NORTHWEST ALABAMA MARION WINSTON IN WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA FAYETTE GREENE HALE LAMAR MARENGO PICKENS SUMTER TUSCALOOSA