Thunderstorm Wind — Butler, Alabama

2020-04-12 · near Greenville, Butler, Alabama

Event narrative

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed power lines on Highway 10 near Sand Cut Rd.

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 886948. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.