Tornado Watch Issued for Washington County and Surrounding Areas
By Patricia GonzalezDeer Park, AL

Tornado Watch Issued for Washington County... (File photo)
DEER PARK, AL — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Washington County effective until 8:45 a.m..
Forecasters warned of conditions favorable for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and damaging winds.
Washington County Emergency Management has activated severe weather monitoring protocols.
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Residents are advised to monitor local weather radio and official NWS channels.
Southwest Alabama lies within Dixie Alley, a region known for elevated tornado risk.
In the event of a tornado warning, seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
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