Thunderstorms are part of life in Alabama. Many find storms to be interesting and even thrilling, but they are dangerous creatures that deserve our respect. For a storm to be considered “severe”, it must contain at least one of the following criteria:
• Wind gusts of 58 MPH or greater
• Hail of 1 inch in diameter or greater
• A tornado
Straight line winds can cause damage and injuries during severe thunderstorms. Damaging winds occur much more frequently than tornadoes and can be just as damaging. They can exceed 100 mph. Trees and power lines can be knocked down, mobile homes can be overturned, and well-built homes and buildings damaged.
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