A strong storm system developed over the southern Plains on Friday. A surface low deepened as it moved northeastward across the lower Mississippi Valley early Saturday. Increasing southerly surface winds ahead of the surface low ushered in lower 60s surface dew points into south-central Alabama. The storm system was accompanied by high shear values and strong forcing aloft. The combination of a high-shear and
low level instability was conducive for severe thunderstorm development.
Several rotating thunderstorms were present within a broken line of storms that moved through Central Alabama Saturday afternoon. A total of 4 tornadoes touched down and affected Dallas, Autauga, Elmore and Coosa Counties. In addition to these tornadoes, there were a few reports of damaging straight-line winds and numerous reports of trees down due to the strong winds both ahead and behind the strong cold front.

Tornado in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 19-JAN-19 14:58:00 to 19-JAN-19 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTAGE GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Coosa County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum sustained winds near 100 mph. The tornado touched down near County Road 101, about one mile north of County Road 61. The tornado tracked northeast and paralleled County Road 101, where it
snapped or uprooted hundreds of trees. The tornado lifted on County Road 30, about one mile south of Highway 22.

Tornado in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 19-JAN-19 13:47:00 to 19-JAN-19 13:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYLER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern Dallas County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum sustained winds near 100 mph. The tornado touched down near the intersection of County Road 74 and County Road 885. The tornado either snapped off or uprooted hundreds of trees as it moved northeastward. As the tornado moved parallel to County Road 461, it damaged some large farm irrigation equipment. The tornado turned slightly eastward as it neared the intersection of County Road 461 and County Road 462, then crossed the Alabama River into Autauga County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 19-JAN-19 16:54:00 to 19-JAN-19 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: J C MEADOWS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted near the intersection of Lee Road 440 and Lee Road 179.

Tornado in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 19-JAN-19 14:04:00 to 19-JAN-19 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Autauga County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum sustained winds near 90 mph.
The tornado touched down at Shiloh Circle, just west of County Road 45. The tornado caused minor roof damage to one home and also produced minor tree damage. The tornado continued due east to County Road 19, where one home suffered roof damage and numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. At this point, the tornado turned toward the northeast and traveled through a forested and swampy area. As it reached Seaside Road, the tornado destroyed a small business garage, damaged a few outbuildings, and produced tree damage. The tornado turned toward the east traveling through a large wooded area and uprooted numerous trees. At County Road 46, two homes suffered minor roof and siding damage along with more tree damage. The tornado continued producing tree damage as it crossed Highway 82, County Road 69, and County Road 21. Between County Road 21 and Goodson Howser Road, a couple of homes received minor roof damage, a few outbuildings were damaged, and trees were uprooted. One unsecured mobile home was rolled over and destroyed. Two occupants of the mobile home suffered minor injuries. The tornado lifted before reaching Goodson Howser Road.

Tornado in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 19-JAN-19 13:54:00 to 19-JAN-19 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULBERRY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southwest Autauga County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum sustained winds near 70 mph. This tornado was a continuation from Dallas County where it crossed the Alabama River. The tornado was in a weakening phase once it moved into Autauga County and only produced minor tree damage. The tornado lifted near County Road 1.

Tornado in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 19-JAN-19 14:52:00 to 19-JAN-19 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WETUMPKA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Elmore County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum sustained winds near 135 mph. The tornado began near the Coosa River just southwest of downtown Wetumpka. It quickly intensified as it moved northeast into downtown Wetumpka. The extent of damage done to multiple structures in Wetumpka indicated a tornado with high-end EF2 wind speeds. The damage included: collapse/failure of exterior walls, significant damage to interior walls, roof failures, shifting of structures, and collapse of structures due to direct and indirect causes. Several vehicles were also tossed or rolled, with debris puncturing framing. Trees were also snapped and uprooted. The First Presbyterian Church was heavily damaged, but rescue/clean-up efforts precluded an accurate assessment of damage.
The tornado continued northeastward, crossed the Coosa River, and then paralleled State Route 170 as it continued to damage structures and snap and uproot trees. The tornado cycled as it moved northeast into the northern portions of the town of Eclectic, evident via a new radar TDS (tornado debris signature) and fluctuating degree of damage. The tornado dissipated just before Lake Martin, near Holly Mill Road.