A warm and unstable air mass, combined with a slow moving upper level disturbance, led to the formation of numerous thunderstorms across Central Alabama over a three day period.  Many of the storms produced damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall.

Hail in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 13:52:00 to 28-MAY-10 13:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST END ANNISTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 14:05:00 to 28-MAY-10 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAKS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 14:35:00 to 28-MAY-10 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 14:58:00 to 28-MAY-10 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 68 mph wind gust was measured by a firefighter.  Trees were blown down onto power lines on AL-9 east of Cedar Bluff.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 16:59:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIETTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down on Bethel Road.

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 17:17:00 to 28-MAY-10 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 17:38:00 to 28-MAY-10 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMLET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 17:40:00 to 28-MAY-10 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARRVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down on the east side of Tallassee, in Tallapoosa County.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 19:11:00 to 28-MAY-10 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was 3 to 4 inches deep, and damaged the roof of a home, near the intersection of CR-99 and CR-47.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 29-MAY-10 12:00:00 to 29-MAY-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEPPERELL
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A single tree was blown down onto a mobile home, destroying the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 29-MAY-10 15:35:00 to 29-MAY-10 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBORO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down onto AL-69, near the airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 29-MAY-10 15:30:00 to 29-MAY-10 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW PROSPECT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down between Greensboro and Akron.

Flash Flood in HALE, ALABAMA
From 29-MAY-10 16:30:00 to 29-MAY-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A creek along AL-69 southwest of Greensboro rose out of its banks, causing two car accidents.

Flash Flood in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 30-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 30-MAY-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads around the city of Millbrook became flooded due to heavy rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 30-MAY-10 16:37:00 to 30-MAY-10 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULLERTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down near the Fullerton community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 13:45:00 to 28-MAY-10 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GNATVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down on CR-9, north of Piedmont.  One tree fell onto a house.

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 13:34:00 to 28-MAY-10 13:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLPORT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 13:50:00 to 28-MAY-10 13:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOBSON CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 16:55:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEDGEWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down on Clear Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 16:58:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIETTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down on Bluewater Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 15:25:00 to 28-MAY-10 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATTALLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down at several locations in the city of Attalla, including the intersection of US-278 and US-431, Gallant Road, California Street and South 11th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 15:35:00 to 28-MAY-10 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: IVALEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down near the Ivalee Community School, west of Attalla.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 16:05:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMPION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down at several locations in Blount County, west of Oneonta, including Putman Road, CR-20, and Robin Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 16:10:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near the Moundville Airport.

Hail in HALE, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 16:15:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVANA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 16:15:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near the Havana and Stewart communities.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-10 16:15:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEDALE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few small pine trees and Bradford pears were blown down in the Cara Villa subdivision, in east Montgomery.