| Event |
Thunderstorm Wind |
| Magnitude |
55 kts. |
| State |
ALABAMA |
| County/Area |
HOUSTON |
| WFO |
TAE |
| Begin Date |
02/18/2012 18:28:00 CST-6 |
| Begin Range |
0 |
| Begin Azimuth |
N |
| Begin Location |
DOTHAN |
| Begin Lat/Lon |
31.22/-85.39 |
| End Date |
02/18/2012 18:28:00 CST-6 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect |
0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect |
0/0 |
| Property Damage |
3.00K |
| Crop Damage |
0.00K |
| Episode Narrative |
A relatively strong area of low pressure moved through the region during the evening of February 18th and into the overnight hours. Widespread convection with some severe storms and areas of heavy rain accompanied this low pressure system. Convection was aided by very strong wind shear and strong winds just above the surface (around 40-45 knots at 1500-2000 ft AGL). Although instability was minimal, it was still sufficient for some storms to produce severe wind gusts at the surface. In addition, some training of storms occurred, and heavy rainfall amounts along with some minor street flooding resulted. |
| Event Narrative |
A trained spotter reported large oak trees snapped in half around Dothan. Monetary damage was estimated. |
