EF1 Tornado — Winston, Alabama

2023-04-01 · near Haleyville Posey Arp, Winston, Alabama

4.5 mi

Path length

675 yds

Path width

Event narrative

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Winston County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 100 mph. This tornado began in Marion County and crossed into Winston County just north of Sherwood Place Drive. The tornado weakened somewhat as it crossed the county line, and the damage path widened. As it approached the vicinity of Posey Field, the tornado seemed to intensify locally, uprooting several trees in a residential neighborhood. The tornado crossed Airport Road, damaging trees and a detached garage at a residence. The tornado continued eastward through the Center community, with damage decreasing and becoming more sporadic before eventually dissipating just north of County Road 68 just west of Alabama Highway 195.

Wider weather episode

A very dynamic Spring storm system over the Upper Midwest states produced conditions favorable for tornadoes over northwest Alabama during the early morning hours on April 1st, and strong gradient winds throughout the day.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1093450. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.