A strong storm system and associated cold front swept through Central Alabama, causing numerous severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 14:31:00 to 08-MAY-08 14:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on Holt Lock and Dam Road.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 14:35:00 to 08-MAY-08 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GATE CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Reported near the Eastwood Festival Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 15:00:00 to 08-MAY-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTON CHAPLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down.

Hail in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 15:30:00 to 08-MAY-08 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 15:30:00 to 08-MAY-08 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 18:10:00 to 08-MAY-08 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN LAKE SOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and several power lines were blown down on Prospect Road, near Lake Martin.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 11:30:00 to 08-MAY-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Metal siding was pulled off a building in downtown Hamilton.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 11:50:00 to 08-MAY-08 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down along SR-17, north of Vernon.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 12:20:00 to 08-MAY-08 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEDY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down near the intersection of SR-17 and SR-96, just west of Kennedy.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 12:59:00 to 08-MAY-08 12:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on US-43, near the New Lexington Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 13:17:00 to 08-MAY-08 13:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIPSEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on Mountain View Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 13:17:00 to 08-MAY-08 13:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: DORA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on Darty Hollow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 13:27:00 to 08-MAY-08 13:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on SR-69.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 14:22:00 to 08-MAY-08 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on CR-39, north of Altoona.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 18:35:00 to 08-MAY-08 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The area of damage began around the Rosemont Estates area of Montgomery and extended about seven miles southeastward along US Highway 231. The most concentrated area of damage was near the Montgomery Mall, at the intersection of US-80 and US-231. In this area, wind speeds were estimated at near 100 mph. Damage included an automotive shop section within a small strip mall that was destroyed due to a collapsed wall, partially removed roofs from several units at an apartment complex, downed power poles, minor damage to an elementary school building, and several extensively damaged billboards. Elsewhere along the path, winds were estimated to be between 60 and 80 mph, and caused numerous trees to be snapped or uprooted, including at least 4 that fell onto homes. The area of damage was approximately 3 miles wide at its widest point. No injuries were reported.

Tornado in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 12:06:00 to 08-MAY-08 12:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAZEMORE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado initially touched down about two and a half miles southwest of the Bazemore Community, one mile north of the intersection of CR-50 and SR-129. The tornado then moved east-northeasward and crossed into Walker County near Barron Creek at State Highway 13.  In Fayette County, this tornado destroyed one shed, and damaged another.  Other damage in Fayette County was generally light, and confined mostly to snapped off and uprooted trees.

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 12:16:00 to 08-MAY-08 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDRIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado that had previously touched down in Fayette County crossed into Walker County near Barron Creek at SR-13.  It then tracked east-northeastward to the Kansas Community, and lifted just before reaching US-78. In Walker County, numerous trees were snapped off and uprooted, including several very large trees in Kansas.

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 13:00:00 to 08-MAY-08 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIGOLD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down on Blooming Grove Road, about six tenths of a mile south of CR-43 near the Marylee Community. From there, it moved almost due east, crossing CR-43 and Smith Lake. Along its path in Walker County, the tornado blew down or snapped off hundreds of trees, damaged or destroyed at least 6 chicken houses, and destroyed at least 5 boat houses at the Euskin Point Marina on Smith Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 08-MAY-08 14:05:00 to 08-MAY-08 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHORT CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down at the intersection of SR-269 and Short Creek Road.