Thunderstorm Wind in Covington County, Alabama

Thunderstorm Wind April 3, 2023 · Covington County, Alabama

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

High winds downed trees in the Straughn Community.

The wider storm

A very moist and unstable airmass developed ahead of a cold front. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the front and produced damaging winds and large hail.

Began near Heath (31.3722, -86.4074).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1095001. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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