Thunderstorm Wind in Wilcox County, Alabama
Thunderstorm Wind March 31, 2020 · Wilcox County, Alabama
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Straight line wind damage was surveyed beginning approximately 1 mile
north of Oak Hill, where numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted.
Much of this damage was observed along Hwy. 21. The damage continued
east for approximately 6 miles, ending along Freedom Farm Road, where
there were additional snapped and uprooted trees. Winds were estimated
at between 75 and 80 mph. No tornado damage was observed.
The wider storm
An area of low pressure and trailing cold front moved across the southeastern states. A very warm and moist air mass developed ahead of this system and allowed strong to severe storms to develop. The thunderstorms produced several reports of wind damage across southwest and south central Alabama.
Began near Oakhill (31.9400, -87.0700).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 880608. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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