Several clusters and bands of strong to severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours of the 27th.  These were part of very far outer effects of Tropical Storm Laura tracking into central Arkansas which had weakened from Hurricane status.  One of the bands moved rapidly north through northwest Alabama and the Shoals, with a small bow echo noted on radar.  There were a few reports of trees and power lines down and roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 27-AUG-20 14:48:00 to 27-AUG-20 14:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: COURTLAND AIRFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were knocked down in Courtland.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 27-AUG-20 15:12:00 to 27-AUG-20 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MSL)MUSCLE SHOALS A
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A roof was partially torn off of a business.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 27-AUG-20 15:18:00 to 27-AUG-20 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were knocked down in Anderson.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 27-AUG-20 15:20:00 to 27-AUG-20 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FYFFE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Multiple trees were knocked down in Fyffe.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 27-AUG-20 15:24:00 to 27-AUG-20 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were knocked down in Underwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 27-AUG-20 15:17:00 to 27-AUG-20 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH FLORENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two light poles and part of a tree were knocked down at Wildwood Park prompting its closure.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 27-AUG-20 15:13:00 to 27-AUG-20 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was knocked down at Alabama Avenue and Ridge Point Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 27-AUG-20 15:24:00 to 27-AUG-20 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FLORIAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were knocked down in St Florian.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 27-AUG-20 14:52:00 to 27-AUG-20 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLEVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A trees was knocked down and blocking the westbound lane of Osborn Hill Road at Twin Pines Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 27-AUG-20 15:10:00 to 27-AUG-20 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSCUMBIA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was knocked down by thunderstorm winds at 205 Maple Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 27-AUG-20 15:13:00 to 27-AUG-20 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSCUMBIA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was knocked down on North Mulberry Street and East 4th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 27-AUG-20 15:13:00 to 27-AUG-20 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was knocked down on East 3rd Street and Dover Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 27-AUG-20 15:13:00 to 27-AUG-20 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was knocked down at West 5th Street and St. Louis Avenue.