On Saturday at 5:52 p.m. an updated tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 6:15 p.m. for Cullman, Limestone and Morgan counties.

A destructive wave of storms swept into Alabama on Saturday, bringing with them a rarely-seen threat level for possible long-track tornadoes, winds of up to 70 m.p.h., golf ball-sized hail and torrential rain.

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.

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