A strong cold front and very intense upper level storm system moving across the Gulf Coast States brought numerous severe thunderstorms and several tornadoes to Central Alabama.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 08:35:00 to 06-FEB-08 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUGHALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down on CR-23, northwest of Union Springs.

Tornado in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 06:40:00 to 06-FEB-08 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANTTS QUARRY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado that touched down in Coosa County moved northeastward, and crossed into Talladega County just east of CR-61. It continued northeast for about 2 miles, crossed Lake Tate, and then lifted just beyond Lake Tate near Settlement Road.  Damage was relatively minor, and consisted of one carport that was overturned, and several trees that were blown down.

Tornado in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 02:58:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LEXINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado that touched down in southeastern Fayette County entered Tuscaloosa County just west of the New Lexington Community.  From there, the tornado continued its northeastward path, staying just inside Tuscaloosa County for about 5.5 miles.  The tornado damaged a gas station building in New Lexington, and downed numerous trees.  The tornado then moved back into Fayette County near Upper Ridge Road.

Tornado in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 03:04:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The Newtonville tornado moved back into Fayette County, and continued its journey northeastward.  In this segment, the tornado moved through a sparsely populated area between the city of Berry and the Boley Springs Community.  No significant structures were hit, and only sporadic tree damage was observed.  The tornado reached the Walker County line just west of Fayette CR-83.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 02:42:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMETTO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down near AL-159 and Zion Road, north of Gordo.

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 03:00:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREWS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 03:29:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A billboard was blown down at AL-118 and Airport Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 04:01:00 to 06-FEB-08 04:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUBA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down onto power lines along Pretty Branch Road, in Cuba.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 04:20:00 to 06-FEB-08 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down along CR-85, about a mile south of the Pickens County line.

Tornado in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 06:25:00 to 06-FEB-08 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARBLE VLY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 115.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in the Hidden Valley community along Lay Lake, about 2 miles northeast of Lay Dam.  It then tracked northeastward, before producing its most significant damage just east of Marble Valley along County Road 56.  Four large wooden power poles were snapped off.  Two mobile homes were knocked off their foundations and rolled over. Hundreds of hardwood and softwood trees were either snapped off or uprooted along the path.  The tornado then continued northeastward, eventually crossing into Talladega County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 07:25:00 to 06-FEB-08 07:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down, and subsequently blocked a portion of Brooks Road north of Montgomery.

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 03:12:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARONA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado that first touched down in Fayette County, and also moved through a small portion of Tuscaloosa County, moved into southeastern Walker County just southwest of the Corona Community.  From there, the tornado traveled northeast for about 6.5 miles, and finally lifted northwest of the town of Oakman.  The greatest amount of damage along the entire path of this tornado was experienced on Patton Hill Road, just west of Oakman.  Several homes sustained significant damage near Corona, and several mobile homes were damaged or destroyed west of Oakman.  There were also 4 minor injuries reported in Walker County.  Along the entire path, at least 8 structures were destroyed, most of them mobile homes, and 15 other structures sustained varying degrees of damage.

Tornado in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 02:04:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVERTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just southwest of the town of Beaverton, along US-278, and then tracked northeast from there.  The metal roof of the Beaverton Post Office was blown off, and City Hall also sustained roof damage.  Also in Beaverton, two trains were stranded on the tracks due to a power outage.  The conductors were aware of the tornado warnings because they said they heard the tornado sirens about 20 minutes before the storm hit.  One of the railroad personnel apparently witnessed the tornado.  Elsewhere along the path, several hardwood trees were uprooted and many more softwood trees were snapped off.  A few homes suffered significant damage from downed trees, and a few roads were temporarily closed due to the fallen trees.  The tornado continued into Marion County.

Tornado in MARION, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 02:11:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado that touched down in Lamar County moved into southern Marion County, near CR-16 northwest of Guin.  It continued to move northeastward for about another mile and a half, and lifted just before it reached US-43 north of Guin.  In Marion County, the tornado blew down several trees, at least one of which landed on and destroyed a barn.

Tornado in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 02:51:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTONVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado that would eventually cross 3 county lines first touched down in southeastern Fayette County, about a mile southeast of the Newtonville Community.  From there the tornado moved on a northeast path, for about 6.5 miles, before crossing briefly into Tuscaloosa County.  In this segment of its path, damage was generally light until the tornado approached the Tuscaloosa County Line, when several mobile homes were hit and badly damaged.  The tornado crossed into Tuscaloosa County just south of Fayette CR-68.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 08:43:00 to 06-FEB-08 08:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: UCHEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a roadway, near the Uchee Community.