A strong cold front pushed into northern Alabama during the late morning hours.  Ahead of the front, an unstable air mass and unseasonably strong low level flow for the month of August resulted in the development of scattered severe thunderstorms, which produced straight line wind damage and isolated large hail.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 07-AUG-08 10:00:00 to 07-AUG-08 10:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOAZ
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail was reported in the Boaz community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 07-AUG-08 10:57:00 to 07-AUG-08 11:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE LACEYS SP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 07-AUG-08 11:09:00 to 07-AUG-08 11:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Post office employee reported a few power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 07-AUG-08 09:45:00 to 07-AUG-08 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed along County Road 363 and highway 64.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 07-AUG-08 09:45:00 to 07-AUG-08 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and blocked both lanes of the highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 07-AUG-08 10:06:00 to 07-AUG-08 10:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTWRIGHT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down with two falling on top of a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 07-AUG-08 10:06:00 to 07-AUG-08 10:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIPSY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down near highway 99 in the Owens community.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 07-AUG-08 12:15:00 to 07-AUG-08 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLAT ROCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Post Office

A few trees were blown down near the post office.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 07-AUG-08 10:48:00 to 07-AUG-08 10:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHASE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few power lines were blown down along highway 72 and Moores Mill road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 07-AUG-08 10:06:00 to 07-AUG-08 10:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTWRIGHT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down and a couple of sheds were heavily damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 07-AUG-08 10:37:00 to 07-AUG-08 10:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A few trees and power lines were blown down near the intersection of Drake Ave and Mcvay street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 07-AUG-08 10:48:00 to 07-AUG-08 10:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree and a few power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 07-AUG-08 09:45:00 to 07-AUG-08 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and power lines were blown down along York Drive and Poplar Spring Road.