An advancing cold front, and a large pocket of cold air in the upper levels, led to the formation of numerous thunderstorms across Central Alabama. Many of the storms produced large hail, some of it more than 2 inches in diameter.  A few storms also produced damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 01:55:00 to 12-MAR-10 01:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the EOC in downtown Hamilton.

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 01:50:00 to 12-MAR-10 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEXAR
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 01:55:00 to 12-MAR-10 01:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down on the 3800 block of Steele Street, and the windows were blown out of a building on Military Street, both on the southern side of Hamilton.

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 02:20:00 to 12-MAR-10 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAR CREEK
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 02:20:00 to 12-MAR-10 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 02:38:00 to 12-MAR-10 02:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALEYVILLE POSEY ARP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 02:40:00 to 12-MAR-10 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVERTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 03:00:00 to 12-MAR-10 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 03:12:00 to 12-MAR-10 03:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUBA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 03:15:00 to 12-MAR-10 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITEHOUSE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 03:40:00 to 12-MAR-10 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 03:26:00 to 12-MAR-10 03:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORES BRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 03:53:00 to 12-MAR-10 04:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARBON HILL
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail ranging from golf ball to tennis ball sized fell in a swath from Carbon Hill to the Lupton community.

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 04:00:00 to 12-MAR-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOWNLEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 03:58:00 to 12-MAR-10 03:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 04:20:00 to 12-MAR-10 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: COAL VLY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 04:40:00 to 12-MAR-10 04:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 05:55:00 to 12-MAR-10 05:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLANTON GRAGG ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees and power lines were blown down in the city of Clanton, resulting in power outages.

Hail in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 12-MAR-10 06:05:00 to 12-MAR-10 06:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLANTON GRAGG ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public