A strong cold front pushed through the area.  Strong low level winds and sufficient instability allowed for a severe squall line to develop ahead of the front with numerous wind damage reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:00:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAMSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two downed trees were reported between mile markers 25 and 26 on Highway 52 West.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:03:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELL ARMY FIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Porter Lunsford Road and Ozark Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:05:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A picture was posted on social media showing a large tree branch snapped off in a driveway in Enterprise.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:11:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATTENS CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in the area of County Road 715.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:11:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Highway 167 South at County Road 709.

Lightning in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:15:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOL SPRINGS
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An A/C unit was struck by lightning along County Road 708, resulting in a fire.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:20:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:25:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORT RUCKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Trees were blown down at Fort Rucker on Whittaker Road and Andrews Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:25:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SKIPPERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree and a power line were blown down in Skipperville.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:25:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down in the Geneva area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:35:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:43:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A broken power pole was reported off the Burch Pond substation in the Hartford area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:47:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICKSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Wicksburg area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:50:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINCKARD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:55:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLOCOMB
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down in the Slocomb area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:56:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLIS DAIRY RD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Bay Springs area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 17:00:00 to 11-JAN-20 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DHN)NAPIER FIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A power line was blown down along Highway 134 near the Dothan airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 17:00:00 to 11-JAN-20 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONES CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down in a yard off Brannon Stand and Fortner Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 17:00:00 to 11-JAN-20 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONES CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down across Edinburg Drive in the Highlands area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 17:00:00 to 11-JAN-20 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DHN)NAPIER FIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Dothan airport measured a sustained wind of 48 mph with a gust to 64 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 17:09:00 to 11-JAN-20 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN ACRES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Stoplights were blown off from their wires on Highway 84 and Westgate Pkwy.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 17:10:00 to 11-JAN-20 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCREAMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two trees were blown down on County Road 95 South.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 17:11:00 to 11-JAN-20 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOTHAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A screen door was ripped off due to strong winds in the Dothan Garden District.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 17:28:00 to 11-JAN-20 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHORTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on County Road 97.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:22:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down near the 2400 block of County Road 330.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:22:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on County Road 330 near Newbia Church.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:28:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF SPRINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on County Road 308 west of Double Bridges.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:29:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on County Road 415 near Highway 141.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:32:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARL FOLSOM ELBA ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on County Road 400 near the airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:38:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP HUMMING HILLS GSA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A picture was posted on social media showing a tree blown down along County Road 239.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:40:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAND GROVE CHURCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down on County Road 248.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:44:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on County Road 474.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:47:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down across Highway 52.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:49:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and limbs were blown down around Elba.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:54:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on County Road 625 near Asbury Church.