A complex of severe thunderstorms produced wind damage and isolated  tornadoes in a moist unstable environment near the junction of a warm front and approaching cold front.  The tornadic circulations were embedded within the linear segments of the line of thunderstorms that moved through the area. Swaths of wind damage were reported, particularly along interstate 65 between mile markers 295 and 299 near Dodge City.

Tornado in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:41:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKADELPHIA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado moved across far southern Cullman County.  Several debris paths were found during this storm survey.  The most significant damage with peak wind speeds of 120 mph occurred along Highway 91 in the vicinity of the town of Colony.  Four chicken houses were either severely damaged or destroyed and numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted.  Significant tree damage was found in the vicinity of Arkadelphia along County Roads 8 and 35.  Spotty lighter damage was found near the end of the tornado's path just east of Interstate 65 near Black Bottom.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:35:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a home on North Bethel Road.

Hail in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:40:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREMEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:04:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds knocked a large tree down on County Road 170.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:42:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds knocked a few trees down in the Somerville community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:56:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLE SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds knocked out power along Highway 55.

Tornado in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 22:00:00 to 10-MAY-08 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVELLY SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado with peak winds of around 100 mph touched down near a cove along the Tennessee River and moved east northeast, nearly paralleling county road 14 between the Wright and Rhodesville communities. Extensive tree damage was observed with multiple large trees uprooted and many medium size tree trunks snapped.  The heaviest damage occurred to a farm along county road 14, where an all metal barn was completely destroyed, an awning adjacent to another outbuilding was ripped off, and concrete posts were ripped from the ground. The metal roofing was catapulted approximately 1/2 of a mile.

Tornado in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 22:59:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWELL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado with peak winds of around 95 mph touched down along County Roads 181 and 515 and uprooted and snapped several trees in its path.  The tornado also produced minor structural damage to an outbuilding.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 22:22:00 to 10-MAY-08 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALDOSTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines throughout Tuscumbia and vicinity including along west 3rd Street, Highland Place, Frankfort, Flatwood, Cove, Keller Quarry and Walker Camp Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 22:23:00 to 10-MAY-08 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds knocked down two trees on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:40:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds knocked trees on power lines resulting in power outages in the Bethel community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:47:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOOD HOPE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds knocked several trees down and damaged vehicles on Interstate 65 at exit 299.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:47:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREMEN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds knocked several trees down onto Interstate 65 at mile marker 295.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 21:58:00 to 10-MAY-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERLOO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and powerlines in Macedonia resulting in power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 22:41:00 to 10-MAY-08 22:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISBELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree 6 miles south of Russellville on U.S. Highway 43 in the Spruce Pine area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 22:36:00 to 10-MAY-08 22:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW CORNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down on Highway 187 and County Road 52.