A strong low pressure system and associated cold front caused numerous severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes across central Alabama.

Tornado in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 14:20:00 to 10-JAN-08 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLLOY
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 105.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado is a continuation of a tornado that originally touched down in Lowndes County Mississippi.  It crossed into Alabama near Willie Greer Road, just north of AL-18.  From there, it continued to move east-northeast, remaining just north of AL-18 as it passed close to the town of Molloy. The tornado finally lifted near McNees Crossing Road, just northeast of Molloy. Along its path in Alabama, the tornado took the roof off of two homes, destroyed 2 wooden barns, moved the foundation of 2 mobile homes, and uprooted several huge trees.  Although it only produced EF-2 damage in Alabama, the entire tornado was rated EF-3 due to the damage in Mississippi.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 17:48:00 to 10-JAN-08 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANDMARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees and powerlines were blown down on AL-119, near Veterans Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 16:15:00 to 10-JAN-08 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and powerlines were blown down on multiple roads within and just south of the city limts of Jasper.  The front windows of a pharmacy business were shattered due to the winds.

Tornado in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 15:43:00 to 10-JAN-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down between Gordo and the Tuscaloosa County line, near the intersection of Ben Elmore Road and CR-33. From there, it travelled east-northeast before crossing into Tuscaloosa County. A barn and several old chicken houses on CR-33 east of Gordo sustained heavy damage.

Heavy Rain in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 17:48:00 to 10-JAN-08 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURNER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Minor street flooding was reported at the intersection of CR-17 and CR-44, near Fox Valley Farms.

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 14:26:00 to 10-JAN-08 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail was on Aberdeen Road in Vernon.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 15:25:00 to 10-JAN-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on AL-86 near Carrollton.

Funnel Cloud in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 16:08:00 to 10-JAN-08 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEMOPOLIS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A funnel cloud was spotted in Demopolis by Fire Department personnel, a train conductor, and at least one member of the general public.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 16:13:00 to 10-JAN-08 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLAMY
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was blown down in Bellamy.

Tornado in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 16:11:00 to 10-JAN-08 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 435.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down around just southwest of the intersection of AL-69 and CR-38, near Windham Springs. From there, it traveled northeast across the intersection, and then roughly parallel to CR-38 for about 5 miles, before lifting northeast of the Wiley Community. At least 5 structures were heavily damaged, including a church in Windham Springs and a general store in Wiley. At least 300 trees were either snapped or uprooted along the damage path.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 17:10:00 to 10-JAN-08 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A few trees were blown down in southwestern Blount County, near Hayden.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 17:48:00 to 10-JAN-08 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALABASTER
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A single tree was blown down on US-31, near the Instructional Service  Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 19:05:00 to 10-JAN-08 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the southern part of Saint Clair County, on Levine and Woodland Ridge Roads in Margaret, Cedar Creek Road in Argo, CR-33 in Ashville, and Georgia Road in Steele.

Tornado in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-08 02:04:00 to 11-JAN-08 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just southwest of the intersection of CR-33 and CR-72, where it damaged the roof of a mobile home, and tore off a covered deck and a portion of the attached roof of another home. Several large trees were also uprooted in this area.  The tornado then tracked northeastward near Blue Springs State Park, with limited tree damage.  Near the intersection of CR-70 and CR-41, a pecan tree was partially snapped and twisted, and another home sustained significant roof damage.  Tornado debris punctured the roof of another home across the street.  A total of 4 homes and one mobile home was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 14:30:00 to 10-JAN-08 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree fell on a vehicle, trapping a woman inside.  The woman was subsequently freed by rescuers, and taken to the hospital for undisclosed injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 18:33:00 to 10-JAN-08 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The roof of a storage trailer was blown off, a tree fell on a car, and a wooden storage shed was destroyed.

Tornado in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 13:08:00 to 10-JAN-08 13:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARENGO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Four home suffered minor damage, and several trees were snapped off, near Amber Lane and AL-10, just west of Dixons Mill.

Tornado in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 15:45:00 to 10-JAN-08 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ECHOLA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado that previously touched down in eastern Pickens County moved into extreme western Tuscaloosa County, just north of Barefoot Springer Road.  The tornado was on the ground for less than a minute in Tuscaloosa County, producing only minor tree damage.

Tornado in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 10-JAN-08 15:10:00 to 10-JAN-08 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKENSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado briefly touched down on the south side of Pickensville, near Jackson Ferry Road, and was on the ground for less than a minute. One metal storage barn was damaged, and several small trees were blown down.