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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
631 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2020

...NWS Damage Survey For 03/31/20 Thunderstorm Wind Event...

.Straight Line Wind Damage Observed Across Wilcox County...

Peak Wind (Surveyed Damage): 75-80 mph
Path Length /statute/: 6 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 1/2 mile
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 03/31/2020
Start Time: 9:16 AM CDT
Start Location: 1 North of Oak Hill
Start Lat/Lon: 31.94N / -87.07W

End Date: 03/31/2020
End Time: 9:20 AM CDT
End Location: 4.5 North of Pine Apple
End Lat/Lon: 31.93N / -87.00W

Survey summary:

Straight line wind damage was surveyed beginning approximately 1 mile 
north of Oak Hill, where numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted. 
Much of this damage was observed along Hwy. 21. The damage continued 
east for approximately 6 miles, ending along Freedom Farm Road, where 
there were additional snapped and uprooted trees. Winds were estimated
at between 75 and 80 mph. No tornado damage was observed. 

Note:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data. 

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JLH