Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Pickens County, Alabama
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 20 at 5:11PM CDT until August 20 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 606 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ALABAMA GREENE LAMAR PICKENS SUMTER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALICEVILLE, CARROLLTON, EUTAW, LIVINGSTON, SULLIGENT, VERNON, AND YORK.
Effective August 20, 2026 at 6:11 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Birmingham AL
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Pickens County, Alabama?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Pickens County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Lamar County, Greene County, Sumter County.