The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the watch and extended it.
The severe thunderstorm watch is upgraded to a tornado watch for the following counties. The tornado watch is in effect until 8 p.m. CST:
Autauga, Bibb, Chilton, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Shelby, Sumter and Tuscaloosa Counties.
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch continues for Fayette, Lamar, Walker and Walker Counties until 3:00 PM CST
In addition, the Flash Flood Watch for much of Central Alabama has been extended until 6 a.m. Saturday morning.
