A long-lived mesoscale-convective-system (MCS) which originated in southwest Missouri rolled southeastward into northwest and north central Alabama during the late afternoon and early evening hours.  The line of storms was strongest across northwest into central Alabama.  The gust front produced damaging wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph.  Several weather observation locations reported wind gusts of over 40 mph, with a couple reporting over 50 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 16:37:00 to 11-JUN-12 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and powerlines were reported down on the Riverton Rose Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 16:35:00 to 11-JUN-12 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A breezeway awning was blown apart at Cherokee Elementary School.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 16:21:00 to 11-JUN-12 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERLOO
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a house on Riverton Rose Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 16:50:00 to 11-JUN-12 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power line was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:01:00 to 11-JUN-12 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUSCLE SHOALS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and power lines were downed on Memphis Street and a tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on second street in Muscle Shoals.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:10:00 to 11-JUN-12 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds along Gravel Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:50:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds across County Road 747.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 16:35:00 to 11-JUN-12 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds onto a residence, which required tarps to cover the damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:05:00 to 11-JUN-12 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHIL CAMPBELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds on County Road 16 and Highway 187 and a wind gust of 56 mph was reported by a Skycam at 29 feet agl.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:00:00 to 11-JUN-12 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole was broken and a few powerlines were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:00:00 to 11-JUN-12 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED BAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of highway 247 and highway 24.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:01:00 to 11-JUN-12 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:07:00 to 11-JUN-12 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HODGES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds on Wilson West Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:48:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOULTON
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 46 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the CWOP weather station at Speake School. A few power lines were also downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:35:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREMEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds across County Road 109.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:55:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANCEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds along County Road 649.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:32:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds across County Road 346.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:33:00 to 11-JUN-12 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: COURTLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:32:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds near Guthreys Crossing and County Road 222.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 16:45:00 to 11-JUN-12 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few small trees were downed due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 16:58:00 to 11-JUN-12 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds.