Alabama is bracing for two rounds of severe weather on Saturday, and the first could affect parts of west Alabama early this morning. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a tornado watch for parts of west and north Alabama.

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A severe weather outbreak in Alabama through Saturday with the threat of hail, damaging winds and tornadoes. Some tornadoes could be strong and long-track.