Thunderstorm Wind — Wilcox, Alabama

2020-04-12 · near Boykin, Wilcox, Alabama

Event narrative

Numerous trees were downed by severe thunderstorm wind gusts in the northern part of Wilcox County.

Wider weather episode

A strong spring storm system moved across the eastern states. A very warm and moist air mass moved in ahead of the approaching cold front. The very unstable air mass combined with plenty of wind shear lead to a severe weather outbreak across the southeast states.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 886928. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.