The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Auburn University and Lee County until 9 p.m. today.
Students and faculty are advised to monitor the weather and be prepared to seek shelter if a tornado warning is issued.
Severe thunderstorms have also been spotted in the area. Residents are advised to stay indoors and be prepared in case of an emergency situation.
A press release from the University designates shelter areas and emergency procedures for tornadoes:
“If a TORNADO WATCH is issued, Greene Hall and Draughon Library will be opened for those who do not have another place to seek shelter. Pay attention to weather alerts and take shelter immediately if any tornado warnings are issued. Remember that classes and university operations are automatically suspended for the duration of all tornado warnings affecting campus.
If a TORNADO WARNING affecting the Auburn University campus is issued, all components of the AU ALERT system will be activated (including sirens; indoor public address; desktop alerting; tone alert and NOAA weather radios; and email, text and voice messages)."
Additional safety measures for severe weather and campus emergencies can be found at auburn.edu/emergency.
Counties also included in the watch are: Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton, Clay, Coosa, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Randolph, Russell and Tallapoosa.
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