Strong Wind — Colbert, Alabama

2022-02-17 · Colbert, Alabama

Event narrative

Sustained gradient winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph occurred across much of the county. Some trees brought power lines and trees, which caused power outages to occur.

Wider weather episode

A strong pressure gradient in advance of a cold front helped to produce strong and gusty south winds on the 18th. This resulted in multiple trees and power lines being knocked down across the area, causing a few spotty power outages. Wind gusts as high as 52 mph were measured in north Alabama.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1008893. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.