The active Spring storm season continued with another round of severe storms Friday night into Saturday. A strong storm system moved across the area. Ahead of this system, a very moist and unstable airmass developed, setting the stage for widespread severe storm development. Very cold temperatures in the mid levels of the atmosphere allowing very large hail to develop, including the largest hail stone ever recorded in Baldwin County. Along with the very large hail, damaging winds were also widespread.

Hail in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 09-APR-21 06:20:00 to 09-APR-21 06:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASHI
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 00:55:00 to 10-APR-21 00:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEEDHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed several trees.

Hail in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 09-APR-21 06:15:00 to 09-APR-21 06:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: COFFEEVILLE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail up to tennis ball size reported on Highway 69 between Coffeeville and Salipta. The hail caused vehicle damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 09-APR-21 01:54:00 to 09-APR-21 01:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: RURAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed several large trees, blocking some roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 02:01:00 to 10-APR-21 02:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMMES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed large tree limbs across northern Mobile County, especially near Lott and Spice Pond Roads.

Hail in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 02:25:00 to 10-APR-21 02:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROMAR BEACH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 09-APR-21 01:54:00 to 09-APR-21 01:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed several large trees, causing power outages. Some of the trees fell on houses.

Hail in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 02:25:00 to 10-APR-21 02:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORANGE BEACH
Magnitude: 2.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 02:25:00 to 10-APR-21 02:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORANGE BEACH
Magnitude: 3.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 02:30:00 to 10-APR-21 02:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOSEPHINE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 02:40:00 to 10-APR-21 02:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: LILLIAN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 02:44:00 to 10-APR-21 02:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNT CORN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed a large tree on CR30 and Burnt Corn Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 02:51:00 to 10-APR-21 02:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOREE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed a large tree on CR99 near Loree Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 05:29:00 to 10-APR-21 05:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAUPHIN IS
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A private weather station KALDAUPH6 measured a 79 mph gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 05:45:00 to 10-APR-21 05:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERDALE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds blew roofs off the dugouts at the Summerdale ball park.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 05:54:00 to 10-APR-21 05:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULF SHRS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Recorded by private weather station KALGULFS41.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 05:57:00 to 10-APR-21 05:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIFLIN
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Recorded by weather flow site XGLF.

Hail in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 09-APR-21 06:22:00 to 09-APR-21 06:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASHI
Magnitude: 2.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 01:23:00 to 10-APR-21 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees and powerlines on Peavey's Landing Road.

Hail in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 02:10:00 to 10-APR-21 02:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULF SHRS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 02:17:00 to 10-APR-21 02:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULF SHRS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 02:30:00 to 10-APR-21 02:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: EXCEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees across the entire county. Dime size hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILCOX, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 02:33:00 to 10-APR-21 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees in Camden.

Hail in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 02:20:00 to 10-APR-21 02:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORANGE BEACH
Magnitude: 4.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two separate reports of softball size hail in Orange Beach. Significant hail damage reported to numerous vehicles and metal roofs in the area. This also set the record as the  largest hail stone ever reported in Baldwin County.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
From 10-APR-21 01:12:00 to 10-APR-21 01:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLRY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees on CR 34 west of Millry and on Mitchel Road north of CR 34 east of Millry.