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April 5, 2022 · Crenshaw County · 2022
EF2

April 5, 2022

9:56 AM
Crenshaw County, Alabama · Near Troy (ZIP 36040)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
1.3 mi
Max Width
250 yd
DateApril 5, 2022
Time9:56 AM
CountyCrenshaw
CityTroy
Property Loss$0
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 1022889
NWS Birmingham

1 NNW Petrey After extensive analysis of data provided by PERiLs, sentinel satelite imagery, and third-party pressure data in conjunction with multiple surrounding radars it has been determined that another tornado occurred 1 mile NNW of Petrey, AL on 4/5/2022. This tornado was associated with the line segment that was moving through the area roughly 25 minutes after the intial tornado producing supercell. During the initial storm survey there were several discrepancies noted in the overall damage path that did not quite line up with the initial tornado path including snapped/uprooted trees by a pond and the damage done to the southern portion of the chicken houses. Given the overlapping paths and likely similar start points, it is impossible to determine what the true intensity, path width, path length, and end point of this tornado was. The beginning time of the tornado is estimated by radar and third party pressure data. Special thanks to all parties involved for providing invaluable data that supported this determination. Start: 31.8712/-86.2108 End: 31.8712/-86.2108

NWS EF Scale: F0

Event Narrative

After extensive analysis of data provided by PERiLs, sentinel |sattelite imagery, and third-party pressure data in conjunction |with multiple surrounding radars it has been determined that |another tornado occurred 1 mile NNW of Petrey, AL on 4/5/2022. |This tornado was associated with the line segment that was moving |through the area roughly 25 minutes after the initial tornado |producing supercell. During the initial storm survey there were |several discrepancies noted in the overall damage path that did |not quite line up with the initial tornado path including |snapped/uprooted trees by a pond and the damage done to the |southern portion of the chicken houses. Given the overlapping |paths and likely similar start points, it is impossible to |determine what the true intensity, path width, path length, and |end point of this tornado was. The beginning time of the tornado |is estimated by radar and third party pressure data. Special |thanks to all parties involved for providing invaluable data that |supported this determination.

Episode Narrative

A very active Spring severe weather season continued in April. A very strong storm system and associated cold front swept across the area during the morning of April 5th. A very unstable atmosphere combined with strong wind shear led to a severe weather outbreak across portions of the deep south. Eight tornado tracks were found along with other areas of wind damage and large hail.

Outbreak Context

Part of 18-tornado outbreak on April 5, 2022

Shared Episode Narrative

A very active Spring severe weather season continued in April. A very strong storm system and associated cold front swept across the area during the morning of April 5th. A very unstable atmosphere combined with strong wind shear led to a severe weather outbreak across portions of the deep south. Eight tornado tracks were found along with other areas of wind damage and large hail.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 1022889
SWDI Tornado ID: 2022-04-05T15:51:37Z_KEOX_F9
SWDI Radar Site: KEOX
SWDI Signature: TVS

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