On Tuesday, July 10, convection developed across central Alabama as a result of two focus mechanisms. A weak upper level low over the lower Mississippi River Valley aided in seabreeze convection that moved northward into the area. In addition, convection developed south of a stalled front across Tennessee and moved southward into the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 14:58:00 to 10-JUL-12 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER VIEW
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down on Hackberry Lane, with one tree falling on a vehicle. Winds were measured with a handheld Anemometer.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 14:52:00 to 10-JUL-12 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and powerlines were downed, some blocking roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 15:03:00 to 10-JUL-12 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLT JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were downed on the east side of Tuscaloosa.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 15:03:00 to 10-JUL-12 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAMANTHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down blocking Highway 69 at Tierce Patton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 15:27:00 to 10-JUL-12 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLANTON GRAGG ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down in and around Clanton.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 15:35:00 to 10-JUL-12 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORES BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down on Highway 171, near the Tuscaloosa and Fayette county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 16:00:00 to 10-JUL-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ECLECTIC
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down in Eclectic.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 15:54:00 to 10-JUL-12 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLASSEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down in the Friendship community.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 15:49:00 to 10-JUL-12 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELENA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down, blocking Highway 13.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 16:09:00 to 10-JUL-12 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and powerlines were reported down near the Dollar General in Columbiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 16:27:00 to 10-JUL-12 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGYLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was blown down on Highway 55, blocking the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 16:21:00 to 10-JUL-12 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was reported down, blocking Highway 32.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 16:39:00 to 10-JUL-12 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPERSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Powerlines were down on vehicles in Harpersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 16:20:00 to 10-JUL-12 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was snapped at the base at the intersection of Hebb Road and County Road 61.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 16:55:00 to 10-JUL-12 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARCLAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down on Renfroe Road and Plant Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 16:55:00 to 10-JUL-12 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOTTLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were reported down in several locations across Lee County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 17:02:00 to 10-JUL-12 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTABOGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were reported down blocking Fish Hatchery Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 16:30:00 to 10-JUL-12 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYCAMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down in Sycamore.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 17:10:00 to 10-JUL-12 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARMSTEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and blocking a road in Woodhaven, just east of Highway 75.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 17:19:00 to 10-JUL-12 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was reported down, blocking Mountain View Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 17:10:00 to 10-JUL-12 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down, blocking one lane on Interstate 20, near exit 162.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 14:57:00 to 10-JUL-12 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER VIEW
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong winds occurred along the outflow boundary of the thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 15:08:00 to 10-JUL-12 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLBROOK
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A patio cover was blown down, causing minor damage to the home and injuring the resident.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 15:08:00 to 10-JUL-12 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: COKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down, destroying a fence.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 15:13:00 to 10-JUL-12 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONDALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down across many locations in Tuscaloosa county, including in and around Cottondale.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 15:14:00 to 10-JUL-12 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER VIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down on the University of Alabama campus.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 17:00:00 to 10-JUL-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were reported down near Cook Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 10-JUL-12 16:00:00 to 10-JUL-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and powerlines were blown down on Independence Drive.