Thunderstorm Wind — Tallapoosa, Alabama

2025-06-14 · near Jacksons Gap, Tallapoosa, Alabama

Event narrative

Multiple trees were downed across Horseshoe Bend Road near Wisel Road. ALDOT reported to clear trees from the scene.

Wider weather episode

A mid-level trough over the Mississippi River, along with subtropical ridging over the northern Gulf and eastward into the Atlantic, brought fairly moist southwesterly flow to Central Alabama. Afternoon convection resulted in a few strong to severe storms, with areas of tree damage in Cherokee, Jefferson, Tallapoosa, and Chambers counties. Later that evening, slow-moving thunderstorms dropped a few inches of rain over southern Lamar County, with several roadways being flooded or washed out.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1259821. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.