Thunderstorm Wind in Elmore County, Alabama

Thunderstorm Wind May 18, 2024 · Elmore County, Alabama

68 mph

Estimated gust (59 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Widespread tree damage occurred along roadways in the Millbrook and Coosada areas, resulting in numerous power outages. A couple trees fell on homes. Damage was consistent with winds estimated at 60-65 mph. A personal weather station along Deatsville Highway gusted to 62 mph.

The wider storm

A surface low over West Tennessee triggered the development of numerous showers and thunderstorms across northwestern Central Alabama during the afternoon of May 18. This activity moved southeastward through the evening hours, occasionally producing hail and pockets of wind damage. Eastern Autauga County and southwestern Elmore County were most affected, with numerous downed trees and power outages from Pine Level to Millbrook.

Began near Robinson Spgs (32.5297, -86.3904).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1167736. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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