Unusually strong wind shear combined with strong instability and numerous disturbances led to a very active period of severe weather through the month of June. Numerous reports of large hail and damaging winds were recorded along with a few tornadoes.

Hail in WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
From 17-JUN-23 13:40:00 to 17-JUN-23 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEALING SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 17-JUN-23 15:14:00 to 17-JUN-23 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEVEN HILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 17-JUN-23 13:40:00 to 17-JUN-23 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBERTS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 17-JUN-23 13:34:00 to 17-JUN-23 13:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBERTS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 17-JUN-23 13:13:00 to 17-JUN-23 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds downed trees blocking CR 6.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 17-JUN-23 14:57:00 to 17-JUN-23 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMMES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds downed trees blocking AL 217 in both directions.

Hail in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 17-JUN-23 15:20:00 to 17-JUN-23 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND BAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 17-JUN-23 15:30:00 to 17-JUN-23 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORS CAMP
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A miniature supercell produced a weak tornado northeast of
Elsanor on the evening of 6/17/2023. After analyzing storm chaser
footage and radar data along with damage reports it was
determined the tornado began around 430 PM CDT just north of I-
10 west of County Road 87 and tracked southeast across I-10 near
the intersection of County Road 87. It was here where there were reports of
some snapped off tree limbs. The rest of the evolution of the
tornado is unique as it slowed and stalled for a brief period
over forest to the north of Timber Company Road before occluding
to the northeast, crossing I-10 near mile marker 59. This is
where additional tree damage was observed and lines up well with
the radar couplet. It is possible the tornado became stronger
after crossing I-10 for the second time as the rotational
velocity increased notably, however this area to the north of I-
10 is primarily forest and limited road access. Thus, the end
point of the tornado is being estimated by the weakening of the
radar velocity couplet and the reports from storm chasers.

Tornado in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 23:21:00 to 16-JUN-23 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRVINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey found a weak EF-0 tornado associated with a QLCS
near Irvington. The tornado began just south of Old Pascagoula Rd
where a couple large hardwood limbs were snapped and very weak
convergence was noted through this area. A wider swath of
damaging wind likely extended west where small branches were
snapped laying due south. The tornado then crossed I10 where it
produced minor damage to the underskirt to two manufactured
homes. The tornado continued down Mcdonald road where a more
noticeable concentration of hardwood tree damage was noted near
Roush Rd. A few hardwoods were snapped but the trees appear to be
rotted and un-healthy leading to a lower bound estimate more in
line with large branches. Weak convergence was noted in the
damage with a more divergence pattern further west towards the
Walmart Facility where likely 60-75 mph straight line winds
occurred. The tornado was likely discontinuous or intermittent as
it traveled south/southeast towards Half Mile Rd where it
produced minor tree damage in the form of small to medium limbs
being snapped. A farm outbuilding had a section blow out near
Half Mile Rd and Matlock Rd. An opening on the one side of the
building suggests a lower bound estimate for this damage as wind
likely got inside the building unimpeded. The metal from this
building was deposited almost due east of the bar suggesting
convergence along or near Matlock Rd. The tornado likely lifted
near Cornelius Rd and One Mile Rd but not without uprooting a
hardwood tree and couple more large branches being snapped. Light
straight line wind damage was noted further south, but no
convergence was able to be determined.