"The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. for northwestern Alabama," states the National Weather Service.

Tornado warning issued for Autauga County A tornado warning was issued for northwest Autauga County as well as Chilton and north Dallas counties until 9 p.m., the National Weather Service in Birmingham said on X,

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, and Lawrence counties.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey later confirmed at least three deaths and noted that there were reports of damage in 52 of the state's 67 counties as the assessment continues.

Three people are confirmed dead following a tornado outbreak in Alabama. Two people died in Plantersville and one person died in Winterboro. Sign up for our Newsletters. Video abo

Drone video shows the power of a tornado's 120 mph winds in Alabama where a school bus was lofted onto a high school gymnasium.