Thunderstorm Wind — Choctaw, Alabama

2020-04-23 · near Robjohn, Choctaw, Alabama

Event narrative

High winds downed trees on Highway 17, 5 to 6 miles north of Butler.

Wider weather episode

A strong spring storm system moved across southern states. High values of wind shear and instability combined to generate numerous severe thunderstorms that produced tornadoes and wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 886891. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.