(NewsNation) — The National Weather Service warned of a “large and extremely dangerous tornado” as severe weather threatened central Alabama on Thursday.
The NWS issued a tornado watch that will continue until 5 p.m. in the Montgomery metro area as severe weather moved east across the state.
The NWS issued a tornado emergency for Tallapoosa County and Autauga County.
NWS has confirmed there is damage from the tornado in Selma and is “getting numerous reports of damage in Autauga.”
“Please stay out of the area to let first responders navigate the roads,” the NWS said.
The Morgan County sheriff’s office in Alabama reported “damage and injuries” in the Decatur area.
“The tornado in Autauga is approaching I65! If on the interstate, get out of the path!!,” the NWS tweeted.
Check back for updates as this is a developing story.