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Storm Data Publication MAY 2016 VOLUME 58 NUMBER 5 STORM DATA AND UNUSUAL WEATHER PHENOMENA WITH LATE REPORTS AND CORRECTIONS NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE, DATA AND INFORMATION SERVICE NCEI NATIONAL CENTERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Cover: This cover represents a few weather conditions such as snow, hurricanes, tornadoes, heavy rain and flooding that may occur in any given location any month of the year. (Photos courtesy of NCEI) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Storm Data and Unusual Weather……………………………………………………………………..3 Additions....................………………………………...…………………………………………….491 Corrections........…………………………………….……………………………………………....492 STORM DATA (ISSN 0039-1972) National Centers For Environmental Information Editor: Sherri Nave STORM DATA is prepared, and distributed by the National Centers For Environmental Information (NCEI), National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena narratives and Hurricane/Tropical Storm summaries are prepared by the National Weather Service. Monthly and annual statistics and summaries of tornado and lightning events resulting in deaths, injuries, and damage are compiled by the National Centers For Environmental Information (NCEI) and the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Storm Prediction Center. STORM DATA contains all confirmed information on storms available to our staff at the time of publication. Late reports and corrections will be printed in each edition. Except for limited editing to correct grammatical errors, the data in Storm Data are published as received. Note: “None Reported” means that no severe weather occurred and “Not Received” means that no reports were received for this region at the time of printing. Subscription, pricing, and ordering information is available from: NOAA \ National Centers For Environmental Information Attn: Customer Engagement Branch 151 Patton Avenue Asheville, NC 28801-5001 (828) 271-4800, option 2 (Customer Services) Storm Data National Centers For Environmental Information 151 Patton Avenue Asheville, NC 28801-5001 e-mail: [email protected] Any such items received by the editor will be for use in STORM DATA only. Any other use will be with the permission of the owner of said items. Materials will be returned if requested. This is an official publication of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and is compiled from information received at the National Centers for Environmental Information Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5001. Margarita Gregg, Ph. D. Acting Director National Centers for Environmental Information 2 Time Path Path Number of Estimated May 2016 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, North Limestone County 2 NW Athens 04 1530CST 1533CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (46EG) A tree was down by thunderstorm winds in the Lake Town area, just northwest of Athens. Note: The estimated wind gust of 46 knots is equivalent to 53 mph. A picture of tree damage caused by thunderstorm winds in the Lake Town area, just northwest of Athens, Alabama on May 4th, 2016. Photo courtesy of James Spann. Madison County 1 W Monrovia 04 1534CST 1537CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (39EG) A large tree branch was knocked down by thunderstorm winds on Capshaw Road between Nance and Wall Triana Highway. The time was estimated by radar. Note: The estimated wind gust of 39 knots is equivalent to 45 mph. Madison County 2 SSE Nebo 04 1536CST 1539CST 0 0 0.10K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (43EG) Large tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds. Note: The estimated wind gust of 43 knots is equivalent to 49 mph. Madison County 1 E Madison 04 1538CST 0 0 0.20K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (43EG) An eight inch diameter and ten foot long tree limb was downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Mill Road and Wall Triana Highway. The time was estimated by radar. Note: The estimated wind gust of 43 knots is equivalent to 49 mph. Madison County 1 ESE Huntsville Park 04 1545CST 1548CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (39EG) Power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds at Knight and Johnson Roads. The road intersection was closed. Note: The estimated wind gust of 39 knots is equivalent to 45 mph. Dekalb County 1 NNW Geraldine 04 1640CST 1643CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (43EG) A large tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Highway 227 near Pine Street. 3 Time Path Path Number of Estimated May 2016 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, North A line of low-topped showers and thunderstorms produced scattered wind damage in Limestone and Madison Counties, including a tree and large tree limbs. In at least one location, power lines were knocked down as a result closing a road intersection. Note: The estimated wind gust of 43 knots is equivalent to 49 mph. Madison County 1 N Oakwood College 12 1200CST 1203CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (39EG) A large tree limb was knocked down by thunderstorm winds onto Piney Branch Road. Time estimated by radar. Note: The estimated wind gust of 39 knots is equivalent to 45 mph. Limestone County 1 SW Elkmont 12 1624CST 1627CST 0 0 0.20K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) A few large tree limbs were snapped by thunderstorm winds at this location. Note: The estimated wind gust of 52 knots is equivalent to 60 mph. Limestone County 1 NNE Athens 12 1626CST 1629CST 0 0 0.00K 0.20K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) A few large tree limbs were snapped by thunderstorm winds at this location. Note: The estimated wind gust of 52 knots is equivalent to 60 mph. Limestone County 3 ESE Carey 12 1630CST 1633CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG) About a dozen softwood trees were knocked down or uprooted by thunderstorm winds at this location. Note: The estimated wind gust of 70 knots is equivalent to 81 mph. Limestone County 3 ESE Carey 12 1630CST 1633CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG) About a dozen softwood trees were knocked down or uprooted by thunderstorm winds at this location. Note: The estimated wind gust of 70 knots is equivalent to 81 mph. Limestone County 2 NNW Sardis Spgs 12 1630CST 1633CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG) Numerous trees were knocked down by thunderstorm winds at this location. Note: The estimated wind gust of 61 knots is equivalent to 70 mph. Limestone County 1 NNE Sardis Spgs 12 1633CST 1636CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) A few trees and power lines were knocked down by thunderstorm winds at Highway 70A between Highway 251 and Sharp Road. Note: The estimated wind gust of 52 knots is equivalent to 60 mph. Limestone County 1 S Copeland Co 12 1636CST 1639CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (43EG) A tree was knocked down by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Copeland and East Limestone Roads. Note: The estimated wind gust of 43 knots is equivalent to 49 mph. 4 Time Path Path Number of Estimated May 2016 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, North Limestone County 1 ENE Athens 12 1637CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54MG) A thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph was measured just north of Athens State University. Note: The measured wind gust of 54 knots is equivalent to 62 mph. Madison County 1 SW Cluttsville 12 1640CST 1643CST 0 0 0.20K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) A few large tree limbs were knocked down by thunderstorm winds at this location. Note: The estimated wind gust of 52 knots is equivalent to 60 mph. Madison County 1 W Cluttsville 12 1644CST 1647CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (43EG) A tree was knocked down by thunderstorm winds along Smith Vasser Road south of Yarbrough Road. Note: The estimated wind gust of 43 knots is equivalent to 49 mph. Madison County 2 SW Huntsville Mills Arp 12 1659CST 1702CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (43EG) A tree was knocked down by thunderstorm winds near Maple Hill Cemetery. Note: The estimated wind gust of 43 knots is equivalent to 49 mph. Limestone County 2 WNW Copeland Co 12 1745CST 1747CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Limestone EMA reported damage to trees due to thunderstorm winds with one tree down onto a home, northeast of Athens. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Limestone County 2 N Sardis Spgs 12 1745CST 1746CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (45EG) Numerous branches were downed by thunderstorm winds, northeast of Athens. No snapped or uprooted trees. Isolated strong thunderstorms developed during midday across north Alabama. One storm knocked down a large tree limb in Madison County. During the mid to late afternoon, a broken line of thunderstorms developed in northwest Alabama and southern Tennessee. These tracked east through north Alabama during the late afternoon and early evening hours. One of the storms knocked down or uprooted numerous trees in eastern Limestone County, and produced sporadic tree damage as it moved into northern Madison County. Note: The estimated wind gust of 45 knots is equivalent to 52 mph. ALZ005-008>010- Cullman - Dekalb - Jackson - Limestone - Madison - Marshall 016 31 0000CST 2359CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Drought By the final issuance of the Drought Monitor for May, Severe Drought (D2) conditions were introduced into northeastern Alabama, encompassing much of Jackson, Dekalb, Marshall, and Madison Counties. 5 Time Path Path Number of Estimated May 2016 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, Southwest Baldwin County 1 ESE Spanish Ft 02 1815CST 2 WNW Malbis 1930CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Five to seven inches of rain fell across the Spanish Fort area in under a three hour time frame.
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