Thunderstorm Wind in Monroe County, Alabama
Thunderstorm Wind March 12, 2026 · Monroe County, Alabama
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A swath of wind damage occurred in the Excel area ranging from
70 to 90mph. A mile wide swath of damage began between Arena Road
and Wild Fork Road, with the swath gradually narrowing as it
continued northeast to Highway 84. Damage primarily consisted of
tree snaps and uproots; however a couple homes did experience
removal of small awnings. The strongest winds likely occurred
along Fred Jordan Road where some metal storage buildings had
significant removal of roofing and siding, and a shed was rolled
several times.
The wider storm
A strong cold front moved across the area with a line of showers and thunderstorms. The storms produced several tornadoes and gusty winds across southwest Alabama.
Began near Excel (31.4220, -87.3612).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
9 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1325139. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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