A prolonged damaging gradient wind event combined with an intense squall line during the daylight hours of the 3rd to produce widespread wind damage and impacts to the region. Numerous power outages resulted from power poles being snapped and power lines being brought down.  All told, thousands were without power in north Alabama for at least for a couple of hours, and in some cases lasting into the next two to three days. Hundreds of reports of trees or limbs being knocked down were received, in many cases on homes, vehicles and other structures. Sadly, two people were killed outside their homes from fallen trees while picking up debris after the line of thunderstorms went through and additional high winds developed.  Other minor injuries were also reported including one utility worker who was working to restore power.
A powerful low pressure system intensified rapidly as it moved northeast from Texas through Arkansas, southeast Missouri into western Kentucky.  In doing so, very windy conditions developed across the Tennessee Valley ahead of an associated cold front and squall line. South winds increased to 35-45 mph, with gusts of 55-60 mph at times. An intense squall line moved in from Mississippi during the mid morning hours, sweeping east across the rest of the area through the midday hours. Peak wind gusts of 50-60 mph were reported frequently, with one gust up to 77 mph at Pryor Field in Decatur (Morgan County) and 69 mph at the Huntsville International Airport (Madison County). Also, at least two tornadoes were spawned by the line in Jackson County.  Behind the line of thunderstorms, the sky cleared out rapidly, but southwest winds intensified as well, with 35-45 mph sustained winds, gusting at 55-65 mph. The winds finally subsided quickly near sunset, but not after additional damage occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:23:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roof damage was reported near the intersection of Bowers Road and Powell Road.

High Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Very windy conditions developed ahead of and immediately behind a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained wind speeds of 30-40 mph gusted frequently from 45-60 mph at times, peaking at 60 mph at Pryor Field in Decatur. Numerous trees and power poles and lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:25:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPSHAW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and power lines were knocked down at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLMAN
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down across the road on Rosemont Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:28:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON CO JET PORT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 610.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

According to Huntsville Utilities alone, 59 power poles were knocked down or damaged, 110 power lines were downed, and 64 trees were knocked down. These are likely conservative estimates for the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:34:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLETCHER CHAPEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were knocked down in Research Park.

Strong Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Windy conditions developed ahead of and immediately behind a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained wind speeds of 25-35 mph gusted frequently from 40-50 mph at times. Trees and power lines were knocked down as a result of the winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:22:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down on Browns Ferry Road.

High Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Very windy conditions developed ahead of and immediately behind a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained wind speeds of 30-40 mph gusted frequently from 45-60 mph at times, peaking at 60 mph at Pryor Field in Decatur. Numerous trees and power poles and lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:18:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORRVILLE
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Recorded at Pryor Field.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 13:22:00 to 03-MAR-23 13:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reports across the county of trees being knocked down.

High Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Very windy conditions developed ahead of and immediately behind a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained wind speeds of 30-40 mph gusted frequently from 45-60 mph at times, peaking at 63 mph at the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport in Muscle Shoals. Numerous trees and power poles and lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:45:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread trees were knocked down across the city of Cullman.

Strong Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Windy conditions developed ahead of and immediately behind a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained wind speeds of 25-35 mph gusted frequently from 40-55 mph at times. One individual was killed while picking up debris in their yard after the line of thunderstorms. A utility worker was electrocuted while working to restore power and was transported to a hospital. Additional power poles and lines were knocked down, but it is too difficult to determine exact numbers separated from the severe thunderstorms. Thus, those numbers are posted within the severe thunderstorm entry for this day.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 10:52:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN HOME
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines and poles were knocked down between mile markers 18 and 24 on Highway 33.

High Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Very windy conditions developed ahead of and immediately behind a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained wind speeds of 30-40 mph gusted frequently from 45-60 mph at times, peaking at 63 mph at the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport in nearby Muscle Shoals. One individual was killed while picking up debris in their yard after the line of thunderstorms. Numerous trees and power poles and lines were knocked down.

Strong Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Windy conditions developed ahead of and immediately behind a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained wind speeds of 25-35 mph gusted frequently from 40-50 mph at times. Trees and power lines were knocked down as a result of the winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 12:13:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HYTOP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Structural damage was reported on Hytop Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:28:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON CO JET PORT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Recorded at the Huntsville International Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 10:53:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOULTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor awning damage was reported to some businesses on Main Street.

Strong Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Windy conditions developed ahead of and immediately behind a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained wind speeds of 25-35 mph gusted frequently from 40-50 mph at times. Trees and power lines were knocked down as a result of the winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:25:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRADE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 47.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

No less than 50 reports of trees being knocked down were received during or just after a line of severe thunderstorms moved through the county from west-southwest to east-northeast. Power lines were knocked down at least 10 locations.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 10:52:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASTERSON MILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines and poles were knocked down near 2008 CR 241.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 12:08:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCANT CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off of a building near the intersection of Brashers Chapel Road and Alta Vista Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 10:34:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MSL)MUSCLE SHOALS A
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Recorded at the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Very windy conditions developed ahead of and immediately behind a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained wind speeds of 30-40 mph gusted frequently from 45-60 mph at times, peaking at 63 mph at the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport in nearby Muscle Shoals. Numerous trees and power poles and lines were knocked down.

Strong Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Windy conditions developed ahead of and immediately behind a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained wind speeds of 25-35 mph gusted frequently from 40-50 mph at times. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 12:48:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTRAL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Siding was blown off of a house and an electrical connection was pulled from this residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 10:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines at numerous locations across the county from west-southwest to east-northeast.  No less than 15 locations reported trees being knocked down and 4 with power lines down. A minor injury was reported on CR 443 in Hillsboro when a tree fell onto an RV.

Strong Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 44.00 EG
Property damage: 52.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Windy conditions developed ahead of and immediately behind a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained wind speeds of 25-35 mph gusted frequently from 40-55 mph at times. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down. No less than 12 locations reported trees down and 3 locations with power lines down associated with winds that occurred after the thunderstorms departed. Roofs collapsed at a residence in Moulton and in Courtland.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 10:53:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOULTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down on CR 170 just off of Highway 157.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 10:55:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEMON HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were knocked down and blocking the road at Highway 101 at CR 406.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:20:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were knocked down on Swancott at Pryor Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:08:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUMPKIN CENTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were knocked down on Kirby Bridge Road west of Hartselle and north of Danville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 10:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: REEDTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous locations reporting trees and power lines down near Russellville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 09:50:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED BAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous locations reporting trees and power lines down near Red Bay.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FIVE PTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down near CR 87 at CR 331.

Tornado in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 12:39:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: SECTION
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado began south of Section where trees were uprooted and continued northward where it overturned a manufactured home, damaged underpinning and roofs of manufactured homes, and downed powerlines. The tornado then continued to uproot and snap trees as it tracked into Dutton, AL. A home had minor roof damage off of Hodge Road and County Road 124. The tornado removed metal roofing on a chicken house off of County Road 19 and then lifted.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:10:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were knocked down between Decatur and Basham.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:19:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole and lines were knocked down at 3025 U.S. Highway 31.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 10:03:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEMPSEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down. One minor injury reported.

Tornado in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 12:47:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PISGAH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tornado tracked from County Road 88 where several trees were uprooted.  Another tree was uprooted on County Road 61.  Then, the tornado lifted on County Road 126 after producing minor roof damage to chicken houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:12:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down on Herring Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:21:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLETCHER CHAPEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down on power lines along Eastview Drive between Highland Drive and Slaughter Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 10:31:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down near the intersection of Highway 101 and CR 131.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 10:41:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEMON HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down and blocking the road at the intersection of Highway 101 and CR 406.