A very strong upper level disturbance caused several severe thunderstorms to move from the Gulf Coast northward into parts of Central Alabama.  A few of these storms produced tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 22-OCT-07 22:39:00 to 22-OCT-07 22:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were blown down in far northwestern Perry County, near the North Perry Community.  One home sustained roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 23-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 23-OCT-07 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous 2 to 3 inch tree limbs were blown down across roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 23-OCT-07 00:20:00 to 23-OCT-07 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDONSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down and blocked the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 23-OCT-07 00:10:00 to 23-OCT-07 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTORIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 23-OCT-07 00:27:00 to 23-OCT-07 00:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A power pole and attached power lines were blown down on County Road 28, in the eastern portion of Shelby County.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 23-OCT-07 00:30:00 to 23-OCT-07 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUTAUGAVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous 2 to 3 inch tree limbs were blown down across some roads.   School opening in Autaugaville was delayed until the roads could be cleared.

Tornado in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 23-OCT-07 00:40:00 to 23-OCT-07 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWNDESBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 85.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado first touched down just west of Caffey Road, near Robinsons Lake, in northeastern Lowndes County. It then moved northeast, crossing US-80 and County Road 37, before lifting. The most concentrated damage occurred at Mt. Olive Church and the Auxiliary Mt. Olive Church, on Frederick Douglass Road. A wing of the auxiliary church had its entire roof blown off, a couple windows blown out, and the steeple was blown 100 yards over a house.  The main church building sustained damage to about 20% of its roof.  Multiple trees were also blown down in the church area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 23-OCT-07 01:07:00 to 23-OCT-07 01:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERBORO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A downburst, with winds estimated around 80 mph, caused the roof of an old radiator shop building to collapse. Several trees in the same area were also blown down.

Tornado in HALE, ALABAMA
From 22-OCT-07 21:44:00 to 22-OCT-07 22:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLEDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 92.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down along County Road 12, just east of the Laneville Community. It then tracked north northeast, crossing County Road 16 and State Highway 61, before lifting near the intersection of State Highway 61 and County Road 24. At least 20 homes sustained damage, with 11 of the homes severely damaged. One airplane hangar near the intersection of County Road 24 and State Highway 61 suffered major damage. Numerous trees were either uprooted or snapped off along the path, and at least 20 vehicles sustained varying degrees of damage. The highest winds affected areas near the intersection of County Road 10 and Dodge City Road.  There were two minor injuries as a result of the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 22-OCT-07 22:30:00 to 22-OCT-07 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and several power lines were blown down on the western side of the city of Marion.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 22-OCT-07 23:00:00 to 22-OCT-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees and power lines were blown down on the eastern side of Marion.

Tornado in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 22-OCT-07 23:01:00 to 22-OCT-07 23:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down about southwest of the Harrisburg Community, west of Alabama Route 5. It then tracked north northeast for over 7 miles, roughly parallel to Route 5, and lifted after crossing Bear Creek Road, west of Brent. The tornado damage was very minimal for a majority of the path, and was limited to a few snapped trees. The damage increased along Bear Creek Road, about 2 miles west of Brent, where at least 3 homes suffered minor damage and several outbuildings were destroyed. Numerous soft and hardwood trees were snapped off in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 22-OCT-07 23:35:00 to 22-OCT-07 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down at several locations in the city of Selma.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 23-OCT-07 01:10:00 to 23-OCT-07 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLACAUGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down across the city of Sylacauga.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 22-OCT-07 23:38:00 to 22-OCT-07 23:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINCHEON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down near the intersection of County Roads 24 and 37, in southern Chilton County.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 23-OCT-07 01:30:00 to 23-OCT-07 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were blown down in Kellyton.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 23-OCT-07 01:45:00 to 23-OCT-07 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDY RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down, and at least one building sustained minor roof damage, near the Sandy Ridge Community.