Gusty southeast winds developed ahead of a band of rain showers during the morning hours of the 27th. Observed wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph were reported, but could have been higher at times.
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Gusty southeast winds developed ahead of a band of rain showers during the morning hours of the 27th. Observed wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph were reported, but could have been higher at times. The winds knocked down at least two trees in Jackson County, resulting in a few power outages.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Huntsville, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Dec 27, 5:17 AM CST, 1 hour 40 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 517 AM CST Fri Dec 27 2024 ...New AVIATION... .NEAR TERM... (Today) Issued at 228 AM CST Fri Dec 27 2024 Large mass of showers, along with a few embedded tstms, continue to approach NW AL heading into the early morning hrs Fri. This precip is associated with an upper low/trough axis that is taking on more of a negative tilt as it lifts into the Mid South area. As this initial trough continues to lift to the NE and weaken, a larger trough pattern will also take on a negative tilt as it lifts thru the northern/mid Plains into the Midwest states. These synoptic features will help move the shower activity into the area by the onset of the daytime period and continue to move the precip eastward thru the day. Some weak elevated instability may also allow for a few embedded tstms later today. An attendant sfc low will also lift into the Midwest region this afternoon, dragging a weak frontal boundary into the Mid South/lower MS Valley areas. This front is expected to stall prior to reaching NW AL, although breezy conditions will develop ahead of the boundary, as SE winds increase to 15-20MPH with gusts near 30MPH at times. Given the oncoming rainfall/cloud cover, temps later today will struggle to surpass the mid 50s/near 60F. && .SHORT TERM... (Tonight through Sunday night) Issued at 228 AM CST Fri Dec 27 2024 Lingering showers will continue to taper off to the east this evening, as an even stronger upper low/trough pattern drops into the southern Plains. This next upper trough axis will also take on a negative tilt as it lifts NE into the Midwest/OH Valley Sat/Sat night. Another attendant sfc low will also lift thru the Mid South area, dragging a stronger cold front into the mid TN Valley Sat night. Prior to the arrival of the front, increasing showers/tstms will develop along/ahead of the boundary Sat afternoon/evening. A strengthening H85 jet out of the S/SW around 50-55kt will also develop ahead of the cold front, thereby allowing SBCAPE values near 500-1000 J/kg to spread into much of the region. Bulk Shear values also look to climb into the 50-60kt range by Sat evening. The increase in dynamic forcing associated with the upper trough pattern coupled with a favorable thermodynamic profile in place will translate into the prob for strong/severe tstms late Sat afternoon/evening. Damaging winds, hail and tornadoes are all possible with any strong/severe storms, especially in parts of NW/north central AL. In addition, strong low level flow out of the SSW running parallel to the oncoming front will result in the prob for multiple rounds of heavy rainfall, with total QPF around 2-3 inches with locally higher amounts into Sun morning. Rainfall will then quickly taper off to the east Sun afternoon following the passage of the front. Highs both Sat/Sun look to climb mainly into the mid/upper 60s, while lows tonight/Sat night trend in the lower/mid 50s. Cooler/drier air will then filter into the area Sun night, as lows fall more into the lower/mid 40s. && .LONG TERM... (Monday through Thursday) Issued at 228 AM CST Fri Dec 27 2024 On Monday, we will be between two systems as the upper trough responsible for active weather over the weekend shifts east across the northeastern US. Dry weather will persist through the day on Monday before a shortwave brings a low to medium chance (20-40%) for rain Monday night through Tuesday morning. With more limited moisture and weaker WAA ahead of this wave, no thunder is expected and rainfall amounts should remain under 0.25". High pressure will sink into the area for the remainder of the long term period, and it will feel a lot more like winter with highs dropping into the 40s by Thursday and lows dipping near and below freezing. Dry weather is expected during this period. && .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 517 AM CST Fri Dec 27 2024 MVFR cigs remain in place at both main terminals heading into the early morning hrs this Fri, as a line of shra approaches NW AL from the west. IFR cigs along with reduced vis are possible later this morning as the line moves eastward thru the are and a TEMPO group has been added mainly during the 14-17Z time frame. IFR cigs then look to become more entrenched this afternoon, as -shra taper off to the east. SE winds near 15-17kt with higher gusts will also continue for much of the day before weakening this evening. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. TN...None. && NEAR TERM...09 SHORT TERM....09 LONG TERM....25 AVIATION...09
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 strong wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree was knocked down 1 mile east of Langston and at 5590 CR 8 in Woodville. Both blocking parts of the roadways at these locations. Also, power outages were reported in the Woodville area.
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