1 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Thirty vehicles along the Gulf Shores beach had their windows either broken or cracked by debris picked up by high winds. Winds were estimated at around 60 mph and lasted for ten to fifteen minutes. A canopy at a restaurant was blown away. Numerous chairs were blown from balconies along the beach.
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