EF0 Tornado — Perry, Alabama

2019-03-14 · near Morgan Spgs, Perry, Alabama

Event narrative

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Perry County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum sustained winds near 70 mph.

The tornado touched down in rural northwest Perry County near Willie Martin Road. This location is about 5 miles northwest of Heiberger. The tornado tracked due east and crossed Burlia Curb Road, and Jack Green Road. The tornado lifted just east of the intersection of Alvin Carter Road and Ironville Road. The tornado damage was limited to trees in this rural area. Numerous trees were snapped off and uprooted and a few trees blocked roadways.

Wider weather episode

A widespread severe weather event occurred across central Alabama aduring the afternoon and evening hours on Thursday, March 14th. The event began in the northwest counties and spread eastward all the way to the Georgia state line. A strong low level jet of 40-50 knots, combined with moderate instability (1000-1500 J/kg) and 0-6km bulk shear of 55-50 knots, produced an atmosphere favorable for severe thunderstorms and supercells.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 815040. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.