Dothan, AL – A Tornado Watch is in effect for several southeastern Alabama counties until 5 p.m. CDT today, as severe weather conditions continue to develop. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the alert at 10:10 a.m. CDT Saturday, warning residents in Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties of the heightened risk for tornadoes.
According to the NWS, the Tornado Watch includes areas that may experience severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail. The affected regions are advised to stay alert to rapidly changing conditions and have a safety plan in place.
For those in the watch area, the risk is expected to persist through the afternoon, with conditions potentially worsening as thunderstorms intensify. Authorities encourage residents to monitor local weather reports and take shelter if conditions deteriorate.
This watch remains in effect until 5 p.m. CDT, with more updates expected as the storm system progresses through the region.
