Lee County is now under a tornado watch in effect until 11 p.m., National Weather Service Birmingham said in a tweet today at 5:23 p.m.
The area under a tornado watch is at risk for several strong tornadoes, scattered hail up to the size of a lime and widespread gusts of wind of up to 70 mph, according to a tweet earlier this afternoon from National Weather Service Birmingham.
Auburn University Campus Safety also tweeted that two locations on campus are open for shelter for those who feel unsafe or need protection.
"Tornado Watch until 11pm. Greene Hall & RBD Library are open for the duration of the watch for those who do not have a more suitable place to seek shelter," the tweet reads.
Greene Hall — located in the College of Veterinary Medicine — and Ralph Draughon Library are opened whenever a tornado watch is issued for Auburn University, day or night, for those who do not have a suitable place to shelter.
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Evan Mealins, senior in philosophy and economics, is the editor-in-chief of The Auburn Plainsman.
