Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Alabama Counties

National Weather Service warns of potential storms until Monday night

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for 23 counties in Alabama, effective until 10 p.m. on Monday. The watch covers areas including Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, and Jefferson counties, among others.

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorms can bring dangerous conditions like lightning, high winds, and heavy rain that pose risks to public safety. Residents in the affected counties should be prepared to take shelter if storms develop.

The details

The severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service at 4 p.m. on Monday. It covers 23 counties in central and eastern Alabama, including Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Randolph, St. Clair, Shelby, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston counties.

  • The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 10 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026.
  • The National Weather Service issued the watch at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

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What’s next

Residents in the affected counties should monitor local weather reports and be prepared to take shelter if severe storms develop.

The takeaway

Severe thunderstorms can bring dangerous conditions, so it's important for residents in the affected Alabama counties to stay vigilant and follow safety guidelines from local authorities.