Today's ongoing #tornado outbreak in Alabama, Georgia, & South Carolina was likely aided by widespread clearing ahead of the main squall line.

Shear sufficient, but diurnal heating helped get CAPE in the 1000-2000 J/kg range, enough for a widespread outbreak. #ALwx #GAwx #SCwx pic.twitter.com/DfuWznJGHa

— Philippe Papin (@pppapin) March 3, 2019