A warm and unstable air mass led to the develop of numerous showers and thunderstorms, some of which produced damaging winds and large hail.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 13:53:00 to 22-JUL-08 13:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED GAP JCT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 14:50:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW MOON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the New Moon Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 14:40:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAINBOW CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 14:40:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIBERT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 14:07:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND LINEVILLE AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across Old Mill Road, near Lineville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 14:10:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARKTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down on Peninsula Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 14:30:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple trees were blown down in the city of Fayette.

Lightning in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 15:02:00 to 22-JUL-08 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE TUCKEY
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house on Old Highway 431, in the Morrison Crossroads Community, was destroyed by fire after being struck by lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 15:15:00 to 22-JUL-08 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down near and southeast of Windham Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 12:40:00 to 22-JUL-08 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DINGLER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A 75 ton, 40 foot tall, gantry crane on the top of R. L. Harris Dam was  moved along its tracks by an apparent microburst. The crane subsequently rolled through its end stops, eventually coming to a stop partially resting over the edge of the dam.  The crane itself, and several portions of the dam that it impacted, sustained considerable damage as a result.

Hail in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 13:05:00 to 22-JUL-08 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FIVE PTS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 13:12:00 to 22-JUL-08 13:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHOTWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Lightning in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 15:45:00 to 22-JUL-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAHATCHIE
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A house and barn caught fire after being struck by lightning.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 13:43:00 to 22-JUL-08 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINCENT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 15:45:00 to 22-JUL-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLACAUGA MERKLE ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down and blocked the road, on Merkel Loop.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 16:15:00 to 22-JUL-08 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEOGUFKA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in and near Weogufka.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 17:29:00 to 22-JUL-08 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: WETUMPKA
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at several locations in and around Wetumpka.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 17:10:00 to 22-JUL-08 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLANTON GRAGG ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were snapped on Windover Drive, in the city of Clanton.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 18:15:00 to 22-JUL-08 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down on CR-924, near the Potter Station Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 12:55:00 to 22-JUL-08 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The top of a pine tree fell on a mobile home, and injured one person who was taken to the hospital.

Lightning in LEE, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 13:15:00 to 22-JUL-08 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEEHIVE
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a house, causing it to catch fire.  The roof was completely burned.  One occupant escaped without injury.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 12:55:00 to 22-JUL-08 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down in and just east of Roanoke.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 15:52:00 to 22-JUL-08 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHULAFINNEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell onto a house, several chicken houses were damaged, and several power lines were blown down, in the Five Points area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 22-JUL-08 12:30:00 to 22-JUL-08 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARAGOSSA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down near the Saragossa Community.