Thunderstorm Wind — Butler, Alabama

2021-03-31 · near Pigeon Creek, Butler, Alabama

Event narrative

High winds downed trees near Halso Mill Road.

Wider weather episode

A line of thunderstorms developed ahead of a southward moving cold front. As the storms moved into area during the afternoon, instability and shear allowed the storms to become severe. The storms produced large hail and several reports of damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 950789. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.