A strong upper level disturbance caused a wave of low pressure to form along a quasi-stationary front and move eastward along the Highway 80 and Interstate 85 corridors. This allowed a warm front to lift northward across the southeast portions of Central Alabama. North of the warm front, a line of showers with sporadic lightning strikes along an inverted trough was able to produce damaging winds despite a cool and stable air mass at the surface, knocking down numerous trees from Tuscaloosa County to Randolph County during the first part of the morning. A QLCS ahead of the cold front moved eastward later in the morning from Lowndes County to Barbour County, producing sporadic damaging winds. Additionally, bookend vortices and embedded supercell structures several weak tornadoes and one strong tornado.

Tornado in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 09:23:00 to 31-MAR-20 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAMER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Montgomery County, west of the town of Pine Level, and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 70 mph. Minor tree damage, consisting of primarily broken limbs, was observed from Smith Gamble Road to Woodley Road. A tornado debris signature was noted with this storm.

Tornado in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 09:51:00 to 31-MAR-20 09:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northeast Pike County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph. The tornado formed in a wooded rural area south of Highway 223 and the Sandfield community. Several trees were uprooted as it crossed a dirt road and County Road 6615. The tornado appeared to dissipate prior to reaching the Bullock County line. A brief tornado debris signature was also observed on the KMXX radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 07:06:00 to 31-MAR-20 07:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted in the city of Hoover.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 07:08:00 to 31-MAR-20 07:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALABASTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees uprooted in the city of Alabaster.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 07:08:00 to 31-MAR-20 07:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees uprooted in the city of Pelham.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 06:57:00 to 31-MAR-20 06:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BESSEMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Bessemer.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 06:55:00 to 31-MAR-20 06:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CALLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted in the city of McCalla.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 06:25:00 to 31-MAR-20 06:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSCALOOSA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted in the city of Tuscaloosa.

Tornado in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 09:33:00 to 31-MAR-20 09:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORION
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Pike County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 70 mph. Damage was limited to a few snapped and uprooted pine trees along its path. A tornado debris signature was noted with this storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 07:13:00 to 31-MAR-20 07:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: VESTAVIA HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Vestavia Hills.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 07:43:00 to 31-MAR-20 07:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed along County Road 21.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 06:37:00 to 31-MAR-20 06:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNCANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the town of Duncanville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 07:18:00 to 31-MAR-20 07:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SURGINER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees uprooted near the intersection of Highway 10 and County Road 55.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 08:06:00 to 31-MAR-20 08:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted between the towns of Ashland and Lineville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 08:18:00 to 31-MAR-20 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAGFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees uprooted near the town of Cragford. Some homes were damaged due to fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 08:28:00 to 31-MAR-20 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEDOWEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the town of Wedowee.

Tornado in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 09:34:00 to 31-MAR-20 09:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TOI)TROY MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage near the Troy Municipal Airport in northern Pike County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 80 mph.
The tornado formed near the intersection of Lake Road and Oak Grove Road just southwest of Troy Municipal Airport. Branches and a couple of trees were uprooted along Oak Grove Road. The tornado continued east-northeastward, removing the roof from a barn and uprooting a few more trees, before crossing the north-south runways at the airport. The tornado passed south of the terminal and very near the KTOI ASOS. Winds backed from 200 degrees to 170 degrees and then veered to 260 degrees while gusting to 47 mph. The tornado uprooted a few trees before dissipating west of Highway 231.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 08:31:00 to 31-MAR-20 08:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the town of Woodland.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 08:44:00 to 31-MAR-20 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Roanoke.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 08:45:00 to 31-MAR-20 08:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DEPOSIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the town of Fort Deposit.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 09:33:00 to 31-MAR-20 09:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted in the town of Henderson.

Tornado in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-20 10:34:00 to 31-MAR-20 10:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTON HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southeast Barbour County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 130  mph.
The tornado formed in a wooded area west of Lee Parker Lane, just north of Highway 131 and to the northeast of the town of Baker Hill. The tornado tracked northeastward uprooting trees and causing minor roof damage to two residences along Five Mile Road. It continued to snap trees as it tracked through a wooded area. The tornado crossed Highway 131 near Leroy Road where two residences and a mobile home suffered minor damage. The tornado intensified as it crossed Highway 431 with the most significant damage in the Country Club of Alabama neighborhood, along the south side of Pebble Beach Drive. Large sections of roofs were removed from a few well built residences with collapse of some exterior walls. The tornado crossed the Walter F. George Reservoir along the Chattahoochee River and continued into Quitman County in Georgia.