Thunderstorm Wind — Randolph, Alabama

2023-05-17 · near Roanoke, Randolph, Alabama

Event narrative

Numerous trees uprooted in Roanoke.

Wider weather episode

A multi-day severe weather event unfolded across Central Alabama from May 16th through May 18th, 2023. An active northwest flow pattern coupled with a stalled out surface frontal boundary provided the ingredients necessary for strong to severe thunderstorms to develop during the heating of the day.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1098663. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.