Published on: December 21, 2013 at 9:04 PM

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Our line of intense storms is now into Northwest Alabama’s Lauderdale County.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Colbert, Franklin and Lauderdale Counties.

The storms are now within 20 miles of western Marion County.

They have slowed a bit, now moving east at 20-25 mph. This will put them into northwestern Marion County just between 9:30 – 9:45.

Damage reports from northern and Mississippi have slowed down a bit. Radar indicates the storms might have weakened a tad.

A tornado watch is in effect for the northwestern third of Alabama until 2 a..m.