Thunderstorm Wind in Washington County, Alabama

Thunderstorm Wind March 12, 2001 · Washington County, Alabama

Wind speed (unit not recorded)

Injuries

$1.0M

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A line of severe thunderstorms produced a microburst, with winds estimated in excess of 80 mph, in the vicinity of McIntosh. The severe winds completely destroyed several trailer homes in the area, injuring 6 individuals. Significant tree and structural damage to buildings occurred over a widespread area around McIntosh. Many automobiles were heavily damaged or destroyed as well.

Began near Mc Intosh (31.2667, -88.0333).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5237159. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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