A vigorous winter storm that moved from the southern Plains into the upper Midwest produced a strong pressure gradient across the mid South and Tennessee Valley.  Southeast winds of 30 to 40 mph developed during the late afternoon hours and lasted through the evening.  By late evening, wind gusts over 50 mph, and in some cases around 60 mph, knocked down numerous trees and power lines.  A fire department building under construction was partially destroyed in Athens, Alabama.  A squall line of showers associated with a pre-frontal trough further enhanced the damaging winds during the late evening hours.

High Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in the Lexington area.  Power lines were also reported down in the Elgin community. A gust to 47 mph was recorded at the Muscle Shoals Airport.

High Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-09 13:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds knocked down trees and power lines in several locations throughout the county between 730 PM and 1130 PM. A portion of a fire station under construction was blown down. Trees blocked several roads including Slate road, Md Rose road, Love Branch road, and Oak Grove road. Power outages were reported in much of east Limestone county, including the Oak Grove and Athens communities. Winds gusted to around 50 mph at times.

High Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were reported down and sporadic power outages occurred across the county.  Winds were strong enough to blow a roof off of a house. Winds gusted to above 50 mph at times.

High Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds knocked trees down in Johnson crossing along Highway 31. Power outages were reported across the area. Winds gusted to around 50 mph at times.

High Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-09 17:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds knocked down numerous trees and power lines down on Sand Mountain during the evening hours.  Hard hit were trees in the Guntersville State Park area.  A flag pole was knocked down at the Sheriff's office. Winds gusted to around 50 mph at times.

High Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-09 13:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High winds knocked down trees and power lines in several locations across the county.  Locations affected included:  Five Points, Hazel Green, 6 miles SSE of Moores Mill, and 1 mile NNE of Huntsville.  One tree fell on to an apartment building on 13th street in Huntsville. Wind gusted at times to around 50 mph.

High Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds knocked numerous trees and a few power lines down throughout the county.  Most of the damage occurred atop Sand Mountain with power outages affecting the Rainsvillle and Powell communities. Winds gusted to around 50 mph at times.

High Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-09 13:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds knocked down trees on a few county roads.

High Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-09 17:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

North Alabama Electric Complany reported widespread power outages due to high winds in Bolivar, Edgefield, and Mount Carmel. Winds gusted to around 50 mph at times.

High Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-09 17:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds knocked down trees and power lines throughout the county. Specifically, one tree was blown down on CR 23 in the Mount Hope area at 7:48 pm and another along Highway 33 at 8:55 pm. Power outages were also reported in Courtland and North Courtland.  Wind gusted to around 50 mph at times.