A line of thunderstorms developed ahead of a southward moving cold front. As the storms moved into area during the afternoon, instability and shear allowed the storms to become severe. The storms produced large hail and several reports of damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-21 15:20:00 to 31-MAR-21 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BULLOCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees on Stricklin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-21 14:40:00 to 31-MAR-21 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARLING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees on Starlington Road near Highway 106.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-21 14:40:00 to 31-MAR-21 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWASSA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees on Highway 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-21 14:45:00 to 31-MAR-21 14:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDUSTRY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees near the intersection of North Friendship drive and Highway 106..

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-21 14:45:00 to 31-MAR-21 14:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees on south Mount Zion Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-21 14:50:00 to 31-MAR-21 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDUSTRY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees at CR 16 and Highway 106.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-21 14:50:00 to 31-MAR-21 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIGEON CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees near Halso Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-21 15:16:00 to 31-MAR-21 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOZIER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees on Rose Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-21 15:18:00 to 31-MAR-21 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BULLOCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees near Old Notch Road and Morgan Hill road.

Hail in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-21 12:40:00 to 31-MAR-21 12:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEEDHAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-21 12:32:00 to 31-MAR-21 12:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHATLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees on Highway 84 near Nellie Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-21 14:15:00 to 31-MAR-21 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURNBULL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees on Highway 5 near Pine Orchard.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-21 15:06:00 to 31-MAR-21 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANTLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large swath of damaging winds caused numerous reports of downed trees and power lines in and around Brantly.