A strengthening low pressure system, and associated cold front, caused numerous severe thunderstorms and several tornadoes across Central Alabama.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:35:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER WALKER CO ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down, and power outages were reported, in the Boldo Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYDEN
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Downed trees blocked both lanes of traffic on AL-160, southwest of Hayden.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-08 01:10:00 to 11-MAY-08 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and a power line were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-08 01:38:00 to 11-MAY-08 01:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHOCCO SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Airplane Pilot

Power lines were blown down on AL-77, north of Talladega.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-08 12:40:00 to 11-MAY-08 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on I-59 southbound, between mile markers 165 and 166.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-08 12:40:00 to 11-MAY-08 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on Greensport Road in Ashville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-08 01:16:00 to 11-MAY-08 01:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on US-78, near WHFK Radio Station in Pell City.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-08 01:59:00 to 11-MAY-08 01:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALABASTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-08 02:05:00 to 11-MAY-08 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE MILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:37:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: DILWORTH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down east of CR-77 near the intersection of Gravlee Junction Road and CR-15. The tornado then tracked northeast and entered Cullman County near the intersection of CR-17 and CR-19. The tornado appeared to have caused only minor tree damage in Walker County.

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 22:40:00 to 10-MAY-08 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 22:49:00 to 10-MAY-08 22:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: HACKLEBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 22:58:00 to 10-MAY-08 22:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAR CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A storm spotter estimated 60 mph winds near Bear Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:15:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUBLE SPGS
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An area of straight line winds caused a swath of damage about a half mile long and a quarter of a mile wide, near Double Springs. The damage was centered at the Double Springs Elementary School, where numerous trees were blown down and the roof of the school sustained minor damage. Several nearby homes also sustained roof damage both directly from the wind and from fallen trees. Additional sporadic wind damage occurred elsewhere in Winston County.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:31:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIGOLD
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

At least one tree was blown down, and power outages were reported, on Bennett Road, between Jasper and Double Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:50:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREWS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down.

Tornado in MARION, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 22:18:00 to 10-MAY-08 22:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHOTTSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado spun up very quickly about 2.5 miles southwest of the Shottsville Community along County Road 13, between Reedy Branch Road and CR-154. The tornado then tracked just south of due east for almost the entire length of Marion County, with a slight left turn noted near the middle of the path. The tornado crossed CR-11, SR-19, SR-187, US-43, and SR-253, before lifting along CR-34. The tornado remained mostly in a heavily forested area, and thousands of trees were either snapped off or uprooted. Several mobile homes and one carport sustained varying degrees of damage along the path.

Tornado in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-08 01:36:00 to 11-MAY-08 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEFLIN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.75M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down along the Talladega Scenic Drive just south of US Highway 78. It then moved along a slightly curved path until it crossed CR-79, and then tracked almost due east as it produced its most concentrated damage near SR-9. The tornado lifted near the end of Brockford Road in the vicinity of Shadow Lane, on the east side of the city of Heflin. Hundreds of trees were either snapped off or uprooted along the path. Eight homes were destroyed, and more than 40 others received significant damage.

Tornado in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-08 01:47:00 to 11-MAY-08 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDWARDSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The tornado touched down near Exit 205 along Interstate 20, or 5 miles east of Heflin, and traveled eastward. The tornado affected areas generally along CR-114 east of SR-46. The tornado lifted just west of the intersection of CR-114 and CR-62. Several homes were badly damaged and at least two had significant portions of their roofs blown off. Numerous trees were blown down or were snapped off along the path.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-08 02:10:00 to 11-MAY-08 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGYLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-08 02:25:00 to 11-MAY-08 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGDALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-08 12:35:00 to 11-MAY-08 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE ARMANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down on Dearmanville Road.

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 23:27:00 to 10-MAY-08 23:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIGOLD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near the intersection of Birdfarm Road and Snow Lake Road, and then moved southeast, crossing SR-257 and SR-69, before lifting near the Cullman County line. The tornado affected areas near the Sunlight Community, the Burrows Crossroads Community, and the Powellville Community. Numerous trees were either snapped off or uprooted along the path. Several structures suffered varying degrees of damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-08 11:00:00 to 10-MAY-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELMAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down on CR-17, northwest of Natural Bridge.