Thunderstorms erupted across northwest Alabama during the mid afternoon hours in an unstable environment with weak wind shear.  Additional activity developed during the early evening hours in northeast Alabama which propagated south-southwest through north central Alabama.  Some of the storms produced localized damaging winds and up to quarter sized hail.  Local flash flooding also occurred in the community of Cherokee in Colbert County, where over 2 inches of rain fell within 30 to 45 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 24-MAY-10 13:53:00 to 24-MAY-10 13:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FLORIAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and utility pole were blown down near Saint Florian.

Hail in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 24-MAY-10 14:32:00 to 24-MAY-10 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to quarter sized accumulated to around a half inch depth in Cherokee.

Hail in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 24-MAY-10 19:00:00 to 24-MAY-10 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODEN RIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was reported at a local gas station.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 24-MAY-10 14:45:00 to 24-MAY-10 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large oak tree was knocked down near Cherokee.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 24-MAY-10 14:27:00 to 24-MAY-10 14:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: WRIGHT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines.  A tree was also blown onto a house near Wright.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 24-MAY-10 14:45:00 to 24-MAY-10 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 27 foot tall tree was knocked down in Barton.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 24-MAY-10 17:05:00 to 24-MAY-10 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYTREE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 24-MAY-10 19:01:00 to 24-MAY-10 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down near Eva Road and Forrest Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 24-MAY-10 19:06:00 to 24-MAY-10 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOOD HOPE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four tree limbs were blown down onto roadways in Good Hope.

Flash Flood in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 24-MAY-10 15:10:00 to 24-MAY-10 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Over two inches of rain in a 30-45 minute period produced flash flooding at the intersection of Mount Hester Road, Highway 72 and Forrest Drive and at residences on 8th Street.  Water over-spilled drainage culverts and flooded a few businesses.

Hail in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 24-MAY-10 17:05:00 to 24-MAY-10 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYTREE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was reported at a local grocery store.