An area of scattered strong to severe thunderstorms developed in the afternoon across northwest Alabama and moved east and northeast across north and into northeast Alabama. There were several reports of wind damage and large hail along with a strong macroburst that occurred in Lawrence County, Alabama.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:20:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SKYLINE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 14:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILLEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 15:34:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported at the intersection of Martin Road and Memorial Parkway.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 15:53:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDSTONE AAF
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 16:15:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree branches were reported down by thunderstorm winds near the corner of Golf Road and Memorial Parkway.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 16:27:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 16:29:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDIANVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 16:29:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDIANVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wind gusts were estimated to be at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:47:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a home on Cedar Point Road by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:49:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few small trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Lightning in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:49:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORESVILLE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning sparked a brush fire on Riverton Road in Mooresville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 20:32:00 to 05-JUL-12 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOULTON
Magnitude: 100.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of wind damage across Moulton in the form of a macroburst or a large scale microburst. The overall damage area stretched approximately four miles from west to east and 3.3 miles from north to south, covering the city. The majority of the wind damage was identified as snapped softwood and hardwood trees along with damage to power lines. Many trees were noted to be down on homes and businesses across Moulton. Several businesses had windows partially broken out. Pockets of more intense damage was specifically found in an area along highway 157, just north of highway 24. Specifically, the Lawrence county exchange building received significant roof damage and the surrounding grounds had damage to fencing and large items were picked up and thrown some distance. The adjacent building and farm equipment were completely flattened. Across the street, the Lawrence county funeral home had its roof partially ripped off with significant interior damage.  In Moulton, the shirt factory building, which was a free standing concrete building along Court street, had its roof completely ripped off along with a partial wall collapse. Several power poles were snapped off near the base, in this area. The store front across the street had its windows completely blown out.  Further west along Court street, a gas station sustained roof damage and another building had its garage destroyed.  The high school also sustained significant damage, with the gynmasium roof covering being completely removed and other portions of the school having the windows blown out.  There was also significant water damage inside of the main classrooms of the school. The final maximum wind rating of the macroburst was based on a combination of the damage to power poles and damage to free standing structures in three separate locations across the city of Moulton, Alabama.

Strong Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:50:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed due to thunderstorm winds and fell onto powerlines on Mall Road in New Hope.

Lightning in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:50:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILPATRICK
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a home in Kilpatrick.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 20:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several eight feet tall pine trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds near highway 160.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 20:05:00 to 05-JUL-12 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds on the peninsula in the city of Guntersville, Alabama.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 20:25:00 to 05-JUL-12 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARAB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Hulaco road and Highway 69.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:15:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 50 knot gust was recorded at Scottsboro Airport.