Thunderstorm Wind — Escambia, Alabama

2023-06-14 · near Flomaton, Escambia, Alabama

Event narrative

A trained spotter estimated winds between 60-65 mph.

Wider weather episode

Unusually strong wind shear combined with strong instability and numerous disturbances led to a very active period of severe weather through the month of June. Numerous reports of large hail and damaging winds were recorded along with a few tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1114863. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.