A line of severe thunderstorms organized to the west of the area during the early morning hours and raced across the area during the morning. The storms produced several reports of wind damage along with two tornadoes.

Tornado in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-22 01:56:00 to 06-MAY-22 01:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERTZ
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief and very narrow high end EF-1 tornado touched down at the
Greer`s and Family Dollar on Broad Street. The tornado directly
moved over the Family Dollar with the building completely destroyed.
The tornado lifted off the roof and then the roof collapsed back
down onto building, resulting in its destruction. The tornado
continued to produce sporadic EF0 damage to the northeast
and lifted near Texas Street just east of Broad Street.

Tornado in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-22 02:47:00 to 06-MAY-22 02:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAPHNE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF1 tornado first touched down just north of County Road 64,
west of Capital Drive. A home at this location was damaged by an
downed tree. The tornado then moved northeast and significantly
damaged a large metal building at the intersection of Capital Drive
and Rand Avenue, pulling exterior wall panels and brick facade from
the east side of the building. The tornado also picked up two large
metal sheds and tossed them in different directions. The tree damage
in the area also displayed a convergent pattern. The tornado lifted
near or just before it reached Public Works Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-22 02:15:00 to 06-MAY-22 02:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST ELMO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds damaged several trees with large branches snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-22 02:55:00 to 06-MAY-22 02:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBERTSDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High winds downed trees in the Robertsdale area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-22 03:00:00 to 06-MAY-22 03:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOXLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A wooded porch was lifted and thrown across the yard.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-22 03:00:00 to 06-MAY-22 03:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOXLEY
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by the USA Chili mesonet.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-22 03:42:00 to 06-MAY-22 03:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High winds downed trees in Brewton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-22 02:10:00 to 06-MAY-22 02:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND BAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds knocked over semi-trucks and rolled an RV at an RV park.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-22 02:20:00 to 06-MAY-22 02:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRVINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds damaged the roof of an older building. Minor wind damage also reported along Home Avenue.