On the evening of Thursday, Feb 24th, A squall line passed through Central Alabama causing numerous reports of straight line wind damage. In addition, a brief EF0 tornado spun up in Marion County along the squall line.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 22:05:00 to 24-FEB-11 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHOTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two homes near County Road 19 suffered roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 22:15:00 to 24-FEB-11 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds brought down powerlines along Military Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 22:42:00 to 24-FEB-11 22:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ALLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down in Glen Allen.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 22:37:00 to 24-FEB-11 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTE R ARTHUR ARP
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A roof was blown off a building.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 22:48:00 to 24-FEB-11 22:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:47:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKSIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on Forestdale Bend Road near Brookside.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:05:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARONA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down, blocking Highway 18 at the Fayette/Walker county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:02:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARAGOSSA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A barn was damaged on Duncan Road, between Highway 5 and Highway 195.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:02:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARAGOSSA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down on Scott Cemetery Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:10:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down in Arley.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:52:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down blocking Highway 79 near the Dallas Selfville Fire Department.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:09:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind damage was reported at the Northside Baptist Church on Highway 78.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:10:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIGOLD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down at Gaines Road and Christy Lane, near Highway 257.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:47:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKSIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several trees were blown down along Coalburg Road causing interruptions in power service.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:40:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORK MALLARD ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:41:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORK MALLARD ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Powerlines were blown down along Highway 11 between York and Livingston.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:47:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NECTOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down on Mountain View Trail and County Road 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:55:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKER JCT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several power poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:55:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LILITA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on County Road 21.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:56:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULTONDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto a house on Pineywood Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:22:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIPSEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees down reported in Sipsey.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:56:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLGOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across County Road 1.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:18:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIPSEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees blown down on Smith Lake Dam rd, near Highway 69.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:59:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: AYRES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A power pole was knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:57:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLGOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof was blown off a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 00:10:00 to 25-FEB-11 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUSSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down onto a storage building at Queenstown Road and 2nd Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 00:11:00 to 25-FEB-11 00:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in Gallant and the surrounding area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 00:13:00 to 25-FEB-11 00:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUMLIN GAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Rocky Hollow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 00:15:00 to 25-FEB-11 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARDIS CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 ES
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were uprooted or snapped, causing damage to a shed and barn along Jack Floyd St., Broadwell Rd., and Horton Circle. Winds were estimated at 70-75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 00:26:00 to 25-FEB-11 00:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were blown down along Highway 231 at Rattlesnake Hill Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:25:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORGAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were blown down along Copeland Ferry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:32:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER VIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees blown down in Northport, including along Watermelon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:28:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind speeds estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:36:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALOS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on Flat Top Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:41:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on Thomas Loop Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:40:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down along North Washington Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:50:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and powerlines were knocked down along Minor Parkway near Minor High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 00:25:00 to 25-FEB-11 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOODY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along Moody Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 00:27:00 to 25-FEB-11 00:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRY LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along County Road 22.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 00:40:00 to 25-FEB-11 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELL CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees blown down in and around Pell City.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 00:35:00 to 25-FEB-11 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down across County Road 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 01:22:00 to 25-FEB-11 01:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down along Cheaha Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 01:22:00 to 25-FEB-11 01:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEFLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down along Perryman Bridge Rd and Evans Bridge Rd, between Heflin and Interstate 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 01:31:00 to 25-FEB-11 01:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATCHETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down near County Road 7.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 01:35:00 to 25-FEB-11 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were knocked down along Highway 49.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 00:28:00 to 25-FEB-11 00:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTROCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A chain link fence was blown over and fourteen fence poles were bent.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 01:08:00 to 25-FEB-11 01:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ANB)ANNISTON CALHOU
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 22:25:00 to 24-FEB-11 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and powerlines were knocked down across much of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-11 00:26:00 to 25-FEB-11 00:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GADSDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in and around Gadsden.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 22:34:00 to 24-FEB-11 22:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTE R ARTHUR ARP
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Metal roofing from a barn was blown into near by trees, approximately 40 feet up. Part of the barn was blown onto Highway 107.

Tornado in MARION, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 22:18:00 to 24-FEB-11 22:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIGINTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down briefly just to the northwest of Hackleburg, doing extensive damage to numerous chicken houses, sheds and outbuildings in the area by removing pieces of tin roofing and peeling off metal siding. In a few cases, the roof was completely removed. One chicken house was completely destroyed.  Many trees were knocked down, with several damaging homes. The outdoor recreation facility suffered minor roof damage and a couple light poles were knocked down. The tornado also knocked down a TV tower.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 24-FEB-11 23:10:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESMITH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A roof was blown off a mobile home and several trees were blown down on County Road 39 at Highway 278.