An east to west oriented mid level trough axis was located across south Alabama while a surface boundary was present across the far northern portions of central Alabama.  Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed during the afternoon heating, some producing wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 13:30:00 to 17-JUL-17 13:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACMAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted near the city of Moody.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 14:14:00 to 17-JUL-17 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMEWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted on Sunset Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 14:16:00 to 17-JUL-17 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines blown down on North River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 14:14:00 to 17-JUL-17 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted on Southridge Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 14:15:00 to 17-JUL-17 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMEWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted on Overton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 14:26:00 to 17-JUL-17 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR BLUFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines blown down on County Road 44, County Road 698, and County Road 102 near the town of Cedar Bluff.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 14:43:00 to 17-JUL-17 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted near the intersection of County Road 70 and County Road 36.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 14:43:00 to 17-JUL-17 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed on Sand Rock Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 15:00:00 to 17-JUL-17 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUFFS GAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and blocking a lane on Highway 411.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 15:18:00 to 17-JUL-17 15:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONS GAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and blocking both lanes of traffic on Horseshoe Bend Road.

Lightning in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 15:32:00 to 17-JUL-17 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: STURDIVANT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Person struck by lightning and taken to to local hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 15:30:00 to 17-JUL-17 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURKEYTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree uprooted and power lines downed near the intersection of Ross Drive and Coates Bend Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 15:42:00 to 17-JUL-17 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: GADSDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree uprooted and power lines downed on Tuscaloosa Avenue and Tyler Street in the city of Gadsden.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 15:48:00 to 17-JUL-17 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACMAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted near the town of Moody.

Lightning in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 17-JUL-17 16:24:00 to 17-JUL-17 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Person struck by lightning near the city of Centreville.