A strong upper level system combined with a moist and unstable air mass to generate strong and severe thunderstorms across the area. The storms produced several weak tornadoes along with wind damage.

Tornado in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 22-APR-18 14:25:00 to 22-APR-18 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado first touched down at Anchors Aweigh RV Resort where it overturned 5 RVs. 3 people in the RVs were injured. The tornado continued northeast to just east of the intersection of Highway 59 and CR 20. Minor damage to a convenience store canopy and to the Lowe's were observed. The tornado lifted near the intersection of Pride drive and Juniper Street. Spotty minor tree damage was noted along the path.

Tornado in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 22-APR-18 14:05:00 to 22-APR-18 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: GASQUE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A strong waterspout moved onshore at the 2200 block of West Beach Boulevard. The tornado produced roof and siding damage to two homes. Several windows were also blown out.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 22-APR-18 12:49:00 to 22-APR-18 12:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBERTS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm moved across the Florida state line into rural southeastern Escambia County in Alabama and produced areas of sporadic straight line wind damage. Several large trees were uprooted along Raintree Road. More trees were uprooted along Yellow Creek Road with several trees snapped in half and laying in the adjacent field between Raintree and Yellow Creek Roads. There was minor damage to a shed and an awning/roof of a manufactured home along Yellow Creek Road. Sporadic tree damage was also noted further north on Yellow Creek Road near Fuqua Road.

Tornado in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 22-APR-18 12:43:00 to 22-APR-18 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACKROCK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The EF-1 tornado touched down just prior to crossing Jeffcoast Road, then moved north-northeast destroying a manufactured home, causing moderate damage to a second manufactured home, destroyed a shed, and uprooted and snapped large trees, one of which fell on a vehicle. The tornado was at its widest as it cut through a grove of trees and open fields before crossing Chapel Hill Road. A metal roof was then torn off a barn and thrown one-third of a mile back to the south. The tornado then caused sporadic damage as it passed through mainly wooded areas uprooting and snapping large trees, with one falling on a house causing minor damage, before lifting near Center Ridge Road.

Tornado in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 22-APR-18 13:11:00 to 22-APR-18 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND HOME
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near Daniel Mill Road causing minor tree damage and then passed through mainly wooded areas as it moved north-northeast. The tornado strengthened to an EF-1 before reaching Oliver Myers Road, passing through wooded areas uprooting and snapping large trees as it approached a small lake in the Magnolia Shores area. The tornado caused minor to moderate damage to several homes around the lake, mainly to roofs and siding. The tornado then proceeded through more woods before dissipating.

Tornado in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 22-APR-18 14:38:00 to 22-APR-18 14:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELBERTA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado first touched down near the intersection of County Road 87 and Chatelaine Drive. A few homes experienced shingle damage. Some trees were also uprooted. The
tornado continued moving almost due north, paralleling just east of County Road 87, lifting south of the Dixie Road intersection. Minor tree damage was noted along the path along with isolated instances of very minor structural damage to a few residences.