Scattered severe thunderstorms developed during the early afternoon hours as an upper level disturbance interacted with a very unstable atmosphere.  The storms initially produced several reports of large hail during the afternoon across northeast Alabama.  Later in the afternoon and early evening, the storms became damaging wind producers with sporadic hail.  One well defined bow echo produced widespread wind damage in northwest Alabama.  A 59 mph wind gust was measured at the northwest Alabama regional airport in Muscle Shoals (MSL).  The large gust front spanning from southern Tennessee through northwest Alabama swept across most of northern Alabama, spawning new strong storms further east.  The gust front produced 40 to 50 mph winds, also causing sporadic damage in north central and northeast Alabama.  One person was struck by lightning in Limestone County, but the extent of their injury was unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:20:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH FLORENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:35:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MSL)MUSCLE SHOALS A
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust to 59 mph was recorded at the Muscle Shoals airport.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 19:43:00 to 15-JUN-11 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUGGE CHAPEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Quarter size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 19:12:00 to 15-JUN-11 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A gust to 55 mph was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:15:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEEKS CORNER
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on CR 307. This tree was blown down by outflow winds that propogated south from a thunderstorm near the border of Jackson and Dekalb counties.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 10:20:00 to 15-JUN-11 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported.

Hail in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 12:26:00 to 15-JUN-11 12:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE LACEYS SP
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 12:40:00 to 15-JUN-11 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 12:43:00 to 15-JUN-11 12:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENS XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 12:50:00 to 15-JUN-11 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR PT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail fell and covered the ground.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 12:45:00 to 15-JUN-11 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tennis ball size hail was reported.

Hail in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 19:15:00 to 15-JUN-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: REID
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail up to the size of quarters was reported on Lucas Ferry Road.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 17:16:00 to 15-JUN-11 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW MARKET
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 19:08:00 to 15-JUN-11 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMMONDVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail was reported.

Lightning in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 19:25:00 to 15-JUN-11 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARDIS SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A male was indirectly struck by lightning while on his cellular telephone in an open doorway at this residence on Copeland road. The male was admitted to the hospital f or observation and then released with no serious injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 19:10:00 to 15-JUN-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: REID
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Lucas Ferry road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 19:10:00 to 15-JUN-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree fell on Beaty Street in front of the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 19:28:00 to 15-JUN-11 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTSELLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 50 mph was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:27:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FLORIAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported blown down onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:20:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at the intersection of Mobile Street and Cherry Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:20:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Tombigbee Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 19:30:00 to 15-JUN-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLETCHER CHAPEL
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 50 mph gust was recorded by the Alfa camera on the top of the Adran building.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 19:29:00 to 15-JUN-11 19:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROVIA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An gust to 50 mph was estimated at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:20:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARS HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Mars Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:25:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST FLORENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-11 19:37:00 to 16-JUN-11 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROVIA
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree had top broken off by winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:20:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEEKS CORNER
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree fell on power lines on CR 57 near CR 697.  This was caused by outflow which pushed south from a thunderstorm north of this area near the Jackson and Dekalb county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:16:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEEKS CORNER
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down near the CR 289 and CR 307.  This tree was blown down by outflow winds that propogated south from a thunderstorm near the border of Jackson and Dekalb counties.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 19:35:00 to 15-JUN-11 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RYLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:57:00 to 15-JUN-11 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAMP
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down along CR 116.

Hail in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 19:11:00 to 15-JUN-11 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTWRIGHT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:25:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SKIRUM
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at the intersection of CR 46 and CR 20.   This was caused by outflow which pushed south from a thunderstorm north of this area near the Jackson and Dekalb county line.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 13:04:00 to 15-JUN-11 13:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 13:03:00 to 15-JUN-11 13:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:23:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:16:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLOVERDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at the intersection of highway 157 and CR 8.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:16:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLOVERDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:15:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RHODESVILLE
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:32:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUSTONTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 19:10:00 to 15-JUN-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large oak tree was blown down along West Market Street between Poplar Street and 5th Avenue.

Hail in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 13:36:00 to 15-JUN-11 13:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLAT ROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 13:14:00 to 15-JUN-11 13:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: PISGAH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Half dollar size hail was reported. Some car windshields were reported shattered.

Hail in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 13:40:00 to 15-JUN-11 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: IDER
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail up to the size of baseballs was reported on CR 778.

Hail in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 13:44:00 to 15-JUN-11 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball size hail was reported.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 10:29:00 to 15-JUN-11 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: RYLAND
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of half dollars was reported.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 12:42:00 to 15-JUN-11 12:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 12:42:00 to 15-JUN-11 12:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 15-JUN-11 18:28:00 to 15-JUN-11 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRITTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down near the intersection of CR 8 and CR 34.