A solid line of mostly low-topped showers with a few embedded thunderstorms pushed east from Mississippi and western Tennessee across north Alabama and southern middle Tennessee during the late afternoon through mid evening hours. A tornado developed along the line in Lauderdale County near Green Hill, producing a measured wind gust of 76 mph on an Amateur Radio weather station, also knocked down the two 40 foot radio towers the equipment was attached to. The tornado tracked east-northeast crossing into Lawrence County in Tennessee, knocking down trees, power lines, and damaging a few homes.  In addition, the line of showers produced wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph, with a few pockets of 60 mph winds or higher. Due to saturated soils, even sub-severe winds were able to knock down larger limbs and a few trees.  Power lines were also knocked down in some areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 17:17:00 to 12-FEB-20 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER STAR
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on CR 171.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 17:18:00 to 12-FEB-20 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The roof of a garage was ripped apart. Time estimated by radar. Report obtained by social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 17:47:00 to 12-FEB-20 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were knocked down in Hillsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 18:00:00 to 12-FEB-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACKBURN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were knocked down in many locations in southwest Limestone County. Power was knocked out in portions of Athens.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 18:02:00 to 12-FEB-20 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree was knocked down on Limestone Square in Athens.  The tree was an oak that was nearly 100 years old, planted in 1922 or earlier.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 18:22:00 to 12-FEB-20 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT NEW HOME
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was knocked down at mile marker 49 on Highway 157. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 19:59:00 to 12-FEB-20 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTERSVILLE LAKE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An old and rotten tree was knocked down on Highway 79.

Tornado in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 17:13:00 to 12-FEB-20 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down west of Lauderdale County Road (CR) 25, in the Green Hill community. Trees in a forested area west of CR 25 were snapped and uprooted. Structural damage occurred near the intersection of CR 25 and Turrentine Road, where part of the roof on a single-family home was removed, a cinder block shed was demolished, and two smaller sheds were completely destroyed. The tornado continued northeast to the intersection of CR 363 and 144, where most of the trees surrounding a single-family home were snapped or uprooted. The tornado appeared to weaken somewhat as it continued northeast to the intersection of CR 33 and 39, where shingles were blown off several single-family homes and more trees
were snapped or uprooted. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along CR 39, further northeast along CR 369, and again on CR 39 as that road turns to the north. The last evidence of damage with the tornado was to a single-family home along CR 464.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 16:29:00 to 12-FEB-20 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERLOO
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on CR 1 at Second Creek Recreation Campgrounds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 16:31:00 to 12-FEB-20 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WRIGHT
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power line was knocked down in the Rock Wall area in Waterloo.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 16:41:00 to 12-FEB-20 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: RHODESVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Power lines were knocked down on Waterloo Road. Time and location estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 16:43:00 to 12-FEB-20 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURPHY XRDS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down at the intersection of CR 131 and CR 8.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 17:00:00 to 12-FEB-20 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACKBURN
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on CR 61 north of CR 24.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 17:02:00 to 12-FEB-20 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FLORIAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down on power lines near a residence on Cove Springs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 17:08:00 to 12-FEB-20 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were knocked down on CR 144. Relayed via social media. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 17:09:00 to 12-FEB-20 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were knocked down. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 17:09:00 to 12-FEB-20 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 17:10:00 to 12-FEB-20 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: UPPER GREEN HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and power lines were knocked down near CR 33 and CR 39. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 17:12:00 to 12-FEB-20 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLEVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was knocked down at Bowen Street and Lynwood Avenue. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 17:12:00 to 12-FEB-20 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A home was damaged near Center Hill Market at the intersection of CR 623 and Highway 64.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-20 17:12:00 to 12-FEB-20 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was destroyed on CR 375. Time estimated.