A powerful storm system swept across the southeast states through the day and into the evening on the 19th. Ahead of this system a warm front brought a very warm, moist and unstable air mass northward across the area. Numerous thunderstorms develop along and south of the warm front and became severe, producing wind damage tornadoes and large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 21:54:00 to 19-APR-20 21:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDALUSIA
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS K79J measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph.

Tornado in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 22:06:00 to 19-APR-20 22:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MOB)MOBILE BATES FL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just south of Hitt Road in the Smithfield
Subdivision and tracked southeast, crossing over the intersection of
Cody and Grelot Roads. It continued to move toward the southeast
across Hillcrest Road and Cottage Hill Road, and then finally lifted
just before reaching Knollwood Drive. Mostly tree damage occurred
with this tornado with numerous branches broken, with the most damage
occurring from Hillcrest Road until the tornado lifted where several
trees were snapped or uprooted. Some houses suffered structural damage
that were impacted by falling limbs or trees, and many fences were
brought down as well. Sporadic wind damage occurred from Knollwood
Drive to Government Boulevard after the tornado lifted.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 21:42:00 to 19-APR-20 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANTT
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey identified a one mile area of significant straight line wind damage near the Gantt and Heath areas. Winds were estimated to be between 80 to 90 mph. These winds rolled over a single wide manufactured home, injuring 2 occupants. Numerous trees were downed or snapped and several power lines were downed as well.

Tornado in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 21:55:00 to 19-APR-20 22:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: TANNER WILLIAMS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just west of North Grand Bay Wilmer
Road and continued east-southeast to Eliza Jordan Road South,
then turned toward the southeast crossing over Airport Boulevard.
The most significant damage occurred after the tornado crossed
Airport Blvd. in the Wakefield and Dominion Subdivisions where
many homes suffered damage to roofs, siding, gutters, chimneys,
and porches. Numerous fences were brought down as well. The
tornado continued southeast before finally lifting just south
of Cottage Hill Road. Numerous trees were either snapped or
uprooted along the entire path.

Tornado in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 22:46:00 to 19-APR-20 22:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORS CAMP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just west of Cowpen Creek Road and
continued east-southeast across the road. Numerous large
pines were snapped along the path. A couple of mobile homes
suffered damage to roofs, siding, and skirting. An RV camper
was picked up by the tornado and destroyed. One individual
suffered minor injuries. The tornado lifted just west of
Burgett Lane. Straight line wind damage continued farther
east-southeast across Burgett Lane and County Road 87.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 19:43:00 to 19-APR-20 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARRYTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees on Tanglewood Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 20:17:00 to 19-APR-20 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIFORM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees on Highway 17 just south of Tibbie.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 20:47:00 to 19-APR-20 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLENE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm wind gust caused damage to a roof of a local restaurant.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 21:11:00 to 19-APR-20 21:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWASSA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed tress on I-65 near the Owassa community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 21:41:00 to 19-APR-20 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUTLEDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees west and southwest of Rutledge.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 21:42:00 to 19-APR-20 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUVERNE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees across Luverne and Rutledge.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 21:43:00 to 19-APR-20 21:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDALUSIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees near Andalusia.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 21:43:00 to 19-APR-20 21:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATSBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed in the Petrey and Patsburg communities due to a severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 21:44:00 to 19-APR-20 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOZIER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were downed by a severe thunderstorm just north of Dozier.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 21:44:00 to 19-APR-20 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANTLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed by a severe thunderstorm between Brantley and Luverne.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 22:21:00 to 19-APR-20 22:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALBIS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found the damage in the Spanish Fort area along and just north of  Highway 31 was from straight line winds of  70-80 mph. Several trees were downed in the  area, including one large tree on an apartment complex building on Stagecoach Road. Fence damage was also noted along with some minor roof damage to a few buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 23:32:00 to 19-APR-20 23:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CODEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operated reported 60 mph winds in Coden.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 22:21:00 to 19-APR-20 22:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRVINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A line of severe thunderstorms downed several trees in the Irvington area. A gazebo was also destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 22:26:00 to 19-APR-20 22:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON OAK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms downed numerous trees in the area. One tree landed on a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 22:33:00 to 19-APR-20 22:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOXLEY
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

USA CHILI mesonet site in Loxley measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 74 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 22:38:00 to 19-APR-20 22:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATTLES WHARF
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey found straight line wind damage in in the Point Clear and Fairhope areas. Several trees were downed in the Battles Rd and Old Battles Road areas with sporadic tree damage noted further east along County Road 32, east of US Highway 98.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 22:43:00 to 19-APR-20 22:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUXFORD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A line of severe thunderstorms downed numerous trees across Huxford.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 19:01:00 to 19-APR-20 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND HOME
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed near Highland Home and Lapine.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 15:25:00 to 19-APR-20 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUSHMATAHA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees on Ruffintown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 18:25:00 to 19-APR-20 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST HOME
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed all across the northern part of Butler County due to a severe thunderstorm.

Tornado in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 21:49:00 to 19-APR-20 21:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDALUSIA OPP ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just to the northwest of County Road 70
and traveled approximately one and a quarter of a mile towards
the southeast. The tornado rapidly intensified after touchdown
and produced EF-2 damage. A stand of pine trees were snapped
near the bases with no tree left undamaged. The tornado then
widened and severely damaged a duplex, sweeping it from its
foundation with portions of the debris lofted across C.R. 70
approximately 75 yards away. The duplex did not have proper
anchoring to the slab. A nearby concrete block workshop was
also destroyed with the roof removed and 26 foot high concrete
block walls toppled. A storage unit to the south was also
completely destroyed. This damage was assessed as EF-2 tornado
intensity.
Across C.R. 70, another single family home was significantly
damaged. Large portions of the roof were removed along with
partial wall failure. Doors and windows were blown in at the
home. This damage was assessed as EF-1 intensity.
The tornado continued southeastward and heavily damaged
another stand of mixed softwood and hardwood trees, with many
of them snapped either near the base or one quarter of the
way up. This damage was assessed as EF-2 tornado intensity.
Immediately beyond the tree damage was a metal garage building
where the roof was partially removed and a complete wall was
ripped off.
The tornado traveled farther southeast through a wooded area
and came out into a pasture where it severely damaged and
destroyed 4 large chicken houses. The chicken house walls were
bolted into the foundation and were completely removed in
several locations. This tornado damage was assessed at EF-2
intensity.
The tornado began to weaken as it crossed Harmony Church Road
and dissipated just to the southeast where trees were snapped
and uprooted just prior to the end of the tornado track. EF-1
damage was assessed prior to tornado dissipation.

Tornado in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-20 22:05:00 to 19-APR-20 22:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEODORE IDLE HOUR A
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just east of the Alabama/Mississippi state
line and tracked eastward before quickly lifting after it crossed
Tom Gaston Road. The tornado first toppled an irrigation watering
system, and then passed through two private residential properties
where it destroyed a barn, along with numerous broken branches and
a few snapped trees. The most significant damage occurred shortly
after to a private industrial property where three silos and a barn
were destroyed, three empty semi trailers were tipped over, and one
door of a large metal building was blown in and the other blown out.