Thunderstorm Wind in Lowndes County, Alabama

Thunderstorm Wind October 12, 2022 · Lowndes County, Alabama

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Several trees uprooted along Highway 31 in the Sandy Ridge Community.

The wider storm

A short wave trough digging southward towards the Central Gulf Coast states provided ample lift for the development of convection. Moderate levels of mid level shear and instability aided in the intensity of the thunderstorms, producing several rounds of severe thunderstorms throughout the day.

Began near Sandy Ridge (32.0200, -86.4500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1061202. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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