University of Alabama Opens Coleman Coliseum as Storm Shelter
The University of Alabama has opened Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa as an emergency storm shelter even as a tornado warning is in effect for much of Tuscaloosa County, the city and the University campus.
The tornado watch is in effect until 3 p.m., and all residents within the storm's projected path should take shelter immediately.
Anyone sheltering at Coleman should park in the east parking lot and enter through the east concourse doors.
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