A squall line developed over North Mississippi and West Tennessee late in the afternoon on April 3rd ahead of a strong cold front.  The atmosphere over North Alabama contained enough instability and shear for an organized QLCS. The squall line raced quickly eastward across North Alabama during the evening hours, producing sporadic wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 20:47:00 to 03-APR-18 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted on County Road 27 south of Highway 43.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 20:40:00 to 03-APR-18 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHOTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the Shottsville Community near the intersection of County Road 126 and Colburn Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 20:42:00 to 03-APR-18 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees uprooted in the Shiloh Community near the intersection of County Road 73 and County Road 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 21:40:00 to 03-APR-18 21:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Damage to Sears store on Highway 78 in the city of Jasper.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 21:48:00 to 03-APR-18 21:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIPSEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted along Highway 78.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 22:09:00 to 03-APR-18 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANGOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees uprooted at Graves Gap Road and Holt Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 20:54:00 to 03-APR-18 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the Whitehouse Community near the intersection of County Road 241 and Highway 278.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 20:54:00 to 03-APR-18 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALEYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted on Newburg Road in the city of Haleyville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 22:22:00 to 03-APR-18 22:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELFVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees uprooted along Spunky Hollow Road and Holloway Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 22:16:00 to 03-APR-18 22:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several power lines downed on Briarwood Road in the city of Blountsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 22:36:00 to 03-APR-18 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAINBORO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reports of broken wooden power poles and several trees uprooted near the intersection of Highway 431 and Coal Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 22:50:00 to 03-APR-18 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST GASDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted along Rainbow Drive near the intersection of Interstate 759.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 22:50:00 to 03-APR-18 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEENER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and blocking Scenic Highway Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 23:02:00 to 03-APR-18 23:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SONOMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed on Pope Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 23:02:00 to 03-APR-18 23:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTRE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large tree on home with one injury.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 23:08:00 to 03-APR-18 23:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSHAT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Small outbuilding destroyed and several trees uprooted on County Road 83 near Highway 411.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-18 23:17:00 to 04-APR-18 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANGEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines downed at the intersection  of Cedar Springs Road and Post Oak Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-18 21:22:00 to 03-APR-18 21:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWIS SMITH LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and minor damage to several homes along County Road 3174. Damage also occurred to several boat docks in the area.