General thunderstorms from the morning of Thursday, July 5, produced an outflow boundary that moved south and became the focus for convection across south central Alabama during the late afternoon hours as the airmass became unstable. In addition, an outflow boundary from a decaying mesoscale convective system (MCS) moved into north central Alabama and triggered convection which lasted through the evening and into the overnight hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 20:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALLPLAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down along Coats Bend Road.

Hail in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:50:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMA SELFIELD ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 20:32:00 to 05-JUL-12 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIGHT STAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down in Snead.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 20:47:00 to 05-JUL-12 20:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMPION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down in the Highland Lakes Area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 20:55:00 to 05-JUL-12 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was reported down blocking one lane on Interstate 59 at mile marker 152.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 21:09:00 to 05-JUL-12 21:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELL CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down within the city limits of Pell City.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 21:35:00 to 05-JUL-12 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHRIDGE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few dozen trees were reported down in the Ashridge Area, including several that were down along Alabama Highway 195 near County Road 6.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 21:45:00 to 05-JUL-12 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The awning and stucco was removed at Mount Carmel Church on Highway 278.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 21:55:00 to 05-JUL-12 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELMAR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on a house in the Delmar area along County Road 28.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 22:17:00 to 05-JUL-12 22:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several small trees were reported down along Highway 129, between Highway 278 and downtown Brilliant.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 22:48:00 to 05-JUL-12 22:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREWS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down.

Hail in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 22:46:00 to 05-JUL-12 22:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITNEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 16:22:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCE XRD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were reported down across southern Lee County.

Hail in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 15:38:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIRARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 16:05:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 16:38:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down in the Rosa area, blocking a roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 16:30:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down, blocking roadways in Blountsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 16:47:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 16:47:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and powerlines were reported down along Interstate 85, near exit 57.

Hail in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 17:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDRIX
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 17:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENCE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down in a broken swath the began in the Royal Community and continued southward through Murphree Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 17:03:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were downed across the city of Auburn.

Hail in LEE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 16:52:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 17:23:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down near Low Gap Church.

Hail in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 17:11:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CLAIR SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 17:18:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALDWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and powerlines were reported down near the intersection of Highway 23 and Highway 31.

Hail in LEE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 17:18:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 17:38:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALDWELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 17:48:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITNEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 18:05:00 to 05-JUL-12 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARGIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were reported down near Concord Baptist Church, two miles west of Highway 31 on County Road 22.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 17:52:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several tree limbs were blown down near Horse Pens Forty.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 17:49:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBY SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 17:53:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in the Wattsville Community.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 17:54:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: VARNONS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 17:58:00 to 05-JUL-12 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSKEGEE MOTON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Powerlines were downed at the intersection of Pistol Range Road and Highway 81, south of Notasulga.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 18:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINCENT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 18:22:00 to 05-JUL-12 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were reported down in the Randolph and Lawley communities.

Hail in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 18:20:00 to 05-JUL-12 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FALAKTO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 18:30:00 to 05-JUL-12 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPERSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were reported down along Klein Road, as well as a wooden business sign.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 18:35:00 to 05-JUL-12 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTOVER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 18:35:00 to 05-JUL-12 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILDERSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down blocking Fairmont Road, as well as Cheaha Trail, in Childersburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:09:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELHAM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Powerlines were reported down on Kelly Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 18:55:00 to 05-JUL-12 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOMAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were reported down on County Road 450, just north of the intersection of County Road 22 and County Road 16.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:12:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down across County Road 114, near Alabama Highway 35.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:25:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALERA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two large trees fell onto a driveway within the city limits of Calera.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:27:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down, blocking County Road 40.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:31:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROUND MTN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down across County Road 136.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:35:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The tin on two barns was blown away near County Road 113 and County Road 34.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:37:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: GNATVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A security light was blown down with powerlines on County Road 31.

Hail in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 21:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 21:45:00 to 05-JUL-12 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were downed along County Road 55 and County Road 32.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 16:30:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down between Blountsville and Oneonta.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 05-JUL-12 19:32:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: STATESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reported down, blocking a road in Statesville.