Thunderstorm Wind — Chilton, Alabama

2022-04-13 · near Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama

Event narrative

Several trees uprooted along Highway 82 northwest of Maplesville.

Wider weather episode

A quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) developed across Mississippi and tracked eastward across Central Alabama on the evening of April 13th. Numerous trees were uprooted as surface winds gusted to 60-70 mph in some locations. A few tornadoes also formed within the line and impacted portions of Greene, Hale, and Tuscaloosa Counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1021634. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.