An upper level trough and associated cold front moved through Alabama during the afternoon on March 5th. Cloud cover during the morning, and an inversion off of the surface, kept the surface based instability low. However, sufficient CAPE in the hail growth zone, and strong upper level support, helped for thunderstorms to develop. The thunderstorms mainly produced small hail, but drier air entraining into some of the thunderstorms led to several damaging wind reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 05-MAR-13 13:30:00 to 05-MAR-13 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree and powerlines were blown down at 40th Avenue North and 41st Street North.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-MAR-13 13:48:00 to 05-MAR-13 13:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIANA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several sections of a 20 foot wide roof were removed from Columbiana Middle School, causing damage to two classrooms.

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 05-MAR-13 10:50:00 to 05-MAR-13 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAR CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 05-MAR-13 13:25:00 to 05-MAR-13 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down along Highway 25 near Cahawba Christian Academy.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 05-MAR-13 14:14:00 to 05-MAR-13 14:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: FALAKTO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Three trees were blown down, blocking the road near the intersection of County Roads 24 and 49.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 05-MAR-13 14:22:00 to 05-MAR-13 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell on a house near the intersection of 77th Street and County Road 24 in Verbena.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 05-MAR-13 14:43:00 to 05-MAR-13 14:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: OUR TOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree branch fell onto a patrol car, causing damage to the vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 05-MAR-13 14:52:00 to 05-MAR-13 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN LAKE SOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down along Wares Slough Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 05-MAR-13 14:57:00 to 05-MAR-13 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNESVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were snapped along Arrowhead Road, with one tree blocking the roadway and another tree knocking down powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 05-MAR-13 15:50:00 to 05-MAR-13 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOTTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Highway 280 and Lee Road 379.