A QLCS moved southward out of Tennessee and across north Alabama during the early morning hours of May 28th.  Warm and moist low level southwest winds ushered in surface dewpoints in the upper 60s and lower 70s ahead of the convective line.  0-6km Bulk Shear values near 50 knots also helped maintain the intensity of the QLCS as it produced damaging winds across portions of north central Alabama.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-17 00:20:00 to 28-MAY-17 00:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines downed around the city of Hamilton.  Significant damage to several buildings along Military Street.  Wind gust of 69 mph reported at the EOC in the city of Hamilton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-17 00:25:00 to 28-MAY-17 00:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HACKLEBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Metal outbuilding destroyed and damage to a mobile home in the town of Hackleburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-17 00:27:00 to 28-MAY-17 00:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAR CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted in the town of Bears Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-17 00:33:00 to 28-MAY-17 00:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALEYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Haleyville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-17 00:40:00 to 28-MAY-17 00:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREWS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees uprooted in the Crews Community. One vehicle was heavily damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-17 00:42:00 to 28-MAY-17 00:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON LAMAR CO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Metal roofing lifted from back of home on Buck Jackson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-17 00:48:00 to 28-MAY-17 00:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted in the Lynn Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-17 01:08:00 to 28-MAY-17 01:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAUVOO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted in the Nauvoo Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-17 01:42:00 to 28-MAY-17 01:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees uprooted in the town of Hayden.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-17 01:50:00 to 28-MAY-17 01:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONEONTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees uprooted in the city of Oneonta.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-17 02:07:00 to 28-MAY-17 02:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CLAIR SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted along Highway 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-17 02:38:00 to 28-MAY-17 02:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEAVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted in the town of Weaver.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-17 01:42:00 to 28-MAY-17 01:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCUST FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees uprooted in the town of Locust Fork.