Thunderstorm Wind — Macon, Alabama

2019-08-08 · near Notasulga, Macon, Alabama

Event narrative

Large oak tree snapped and two power poles snapped in front of Notasulga High School.

Wider weather episode

Several clusters of thunderstorms tracked southeast in a northwest flow pattern aloft. Daytime heating and moderate instability aided in the development of strong to severe thunderstorms both days.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 853706. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.