Thunderstorm Wind — Choctaw, Alabama

2023-03-26 · near Riderwood, Choctaw, Alabama

Event narrative

High winds downed powerlines on Riderwood Drive at Scott Mountain Road.

Wider weather episode

A stalled front over northern portions of the area combined with favorable wind shear and instability led to the development of severe thunderstorms. Two tornadoes developed along with several reports of large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1088438. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.