Thunderstorm Wind — Butler, Alabama

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

Event narrative

Power lines were downed on State Road 106 and Palmer Avenue by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

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 886949. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.