As a strong shortwave trough approached central Alabama from the west a low level southerly jet intensified over the area.  Cold air advection aloft associated with the short wave produced steep lapse rates favorable for damaging winds and large hail.
The low level jet also produced a maximum of storm-relative helicity over east Alabama during the evening hours, and enhanced the threat of tornadoes.

Hail in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 06-APR-16 18:50:00 to 06-APR-16 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIEDMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail reported in the city of Piedmont.

Hail in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 06-APR-16 19:10:00 to 06-APR-16 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIEDMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail reported in the city of Piedmont.  This was from a second round of thunderstorms that moved across Piedmont.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 06-APR-16 20:54:00 to 06-APR-16 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms moved across Clay county and produced a path of wind damage from the city of Ashland to the city of Lineville.  Numerous trees were uprooted  and power lines downed.

Hail in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 06-APR-16 21:28:00 to 06-APR-16 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUCKOLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 06-APR-16 21:40:00 to 06-APR-16 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHENIX CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 06-APR-16 21:55:00 to 06-APR-16 22:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS meteorologists surveyed damage to the southeast of the city of Montgomery near the Pinedale Community and determined it was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Woodley Road and Virginia Loop Road. It caused minor tree damage until it crossed US Highway 231, where significant damage occurred in the Pike Road Village mobile home park. Numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted, some of which damaged or destroyed mobile homes. The tornado continued eastward and crossed Bean Road where a mobile home had its roof removed and was shifted off its foundation. The tornado lifted north of Meriwether Road.

Tornado in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 06-APR-16 22:18:00 to 06-APR-16 22:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MITCHELL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS meteorologists surveyed damage to the southeast of Montgomery near the Mitchell Community and determined it was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down near Alabama Highway 110 and tracked eastward for approximately 3 miles before dissipating near County Road 7. Along the path several trees were snapped and uprooted.

Tornado in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 06-APR-16 22:24:00 to 06-APR-16 22:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOWNING
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS meteorologists surveyed damage near the Mathews Community and determined it was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down just southwest of the intersection of US Highway 82 and Old Pike Road. The tornado crossed Old Pike Road and snapped a few trees before dissipating a short distance to the east. Also, a tornado debris signature was observed from the KMXX radar.

Tornado in LEE, ALABAMA
From 06-APR-16 22:32:00 to 06-APR-16 22:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEEHIVE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS meteorologists surveyed damage near the near The Greens Apartment Homes, south of the city of Auburn, and determined it was the result of a tornado. The first signs of tornadic damage was observed on Persimmon Drive, where several trees were uprooted. Tree branches were broken along Live Oak Drive, and two trampolines were lofted downstream. The tornado then crossed US-29 into The Greens Apartment Homes, where several trees were uprooted and snapped. Light shingle damage was observed on a few units as well. Dissipation of the tornado took place within the apartment complex near the Clubhouse.

Tornado in LEE, ALABAMA
From 06-APR-16 22:44:00 to 06-APR-16 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MITCHELL XRD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS meteorologists surveyed damage along Pierce Chapel Road/County Road 47, south of the city of Opelika, and determined it was the result of a tornado. The tornado resulted from the same storm circulation that produced a weak tornado near the Greens Apartments. Initial damage was observed along County Road 47, between Society Hill Road and County Road 27, of which included a large downed tree, broken tree branches, and a few pieces of metal sheeting removed from an outbuilding. The tornado remained on the north side of County Road 47 for a period of time, producing additional vegetative damage. The tornado tracked along County Road 47, nearing Alabama Highway 51, where several trees were uprooted and snapped. The tornado then weakened as it moved east, dissipating at County Road 166, but still took down a few trees between Highway 51 and County Road 166.

Tornado in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 06-APR-16 22:54:00 to 06-APR-16 23:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: THREE NOTCH
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern Bullock County, north of the town of Midway, and determined it was the result of a tornado. The tornado began along County Road 35 where a few trees were snapped and uprooted. A debris signature was observed on KMXX Doppler Radar as the tornado continued eastbound, uprooting additional trees between County Road 35 and County Road 47. The tornado intensified as it crossed County Road 47, where a church was heavily damaged, including wall and roof failures to over half of the building. Here, the tornado was rated a low-end EF-2. Adjacent trees were also snapped and uprooted, and a few nearby homes sustained minor damage. The most chaotic scene was observed on a farmstead just east of County Road 103. At this location, a swath of trees were snapped and uprooted. Large metal farm equipment buildings were heavily damaged or destroyed. This damage was consistent with an EF-2 tornado. The tornado then weakened a bit as it moved east through the property, but continued to uproot and snap trees. Debris from upstream damage at the farmstead was also observed scattered about the area, approximately one-half mile downstream. Additional vegetative damage likely occurred as the tornado continued east, while dissipating, to near the Barbour/Russell County line in an area that was inaccessible.

Tornado in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 06-APR-16 22:57:00 to 06-APR-16 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUGLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS meteorologists surveyed damage across northern Russell County and determined it was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down on Stillwell Road just to the southwest of the Crawford Community. Just to the east, the tornado quickly intensified as it reached Richardson Road. EF-1 damage occurred at this location, with numerous large hardwood trees with large root balls uprooted. Winds were estimated at 90 mph due to the magnitude of the tree damage at this location. The maximum width of the tornado also occurred along Richardson Road. The tornado then continued eastward with the intensity quickly diminishing. Only sporadic tree damage was noted farther east as the tornado crossed Boswell Road and Camp Parkman Road. The tornado downed a tree along Anna Kate Drive causing roof damage to a single family home before lifting. Special thanks to the Russell County Emergency Management Agency for their help in conducting this survey.

Tornado in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 06-APR-16 23:16:00 to 06-APR-16 23:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARMON XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS meteorologists surveyed damage west of Clayton and determined it was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down just north of the intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 44 and continued eastward for approximately five miles before dissipating near County Road 31. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the path.

Tornado in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 06-APR-16 23:22:00 to 06-APR-16 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Russell County and determined it was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down in rural, southern Russell County just inside the county line and moved eastward and crossed Corbett Creek.  Two pivot irrigation systems were flipped on a local farm, and a small metal shed was destroyed.  The tornado then continued eastward and crossed Barbour Creek Road, where numerous small pine trees were snapped or uprooted along a short portion of the road, completely blocking the roadway. The tornado lifted just east of Barbour Creek Road.