A powerful upper level storm system along with a rapidly deepening surface low over Kentucky produced a QLCS over Mississippi that entered west Alabama during the morning hours on March 3rd.  A warm layer aloft hindered the strength of updrafts along the convective line, but a strong pressure gradient resulted in numerous uprooted trees due to non-thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 12:29:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted in and around the city of Springville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 13:04:00 to 03-MAR-23 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAGLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted across eastern St. Clair County including the city of Ragland.

High Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:29:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell on a vehicle in the city of Talladega resulting in a single fatality. Numerous trees uprooted and power lined downed across the city of Talladega and throughout northern Talladega County.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:03:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted in the town of Berry.

Strong Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:23:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:24:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted across Tuscaloosa County.  KTCL ASOS reported a wind gust of 49 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 11:21:00 to 03-MAR-23 11:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roof and sign damage to a bank building in Jasper. Numerous uprooted trees reported across Walker County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 10:04:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULLIGENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed throughout the city of Sulligent.

High Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 12:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:02:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed in Oneonta and across the county due to gradient winds ahead of a QLCS.

Strong Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 13:57:00 to 03-MAR-23 13:58:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Numerous  trees uprooted and power lines downed across Calhoun County. KANB ASOS measured a wind gust of 48 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 10:10:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted in the city of Hamilton and across the western half of Marion County.

High Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 10:10:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed in the southern portions of Haleyville due to gradient winds ahead of a QLCS.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAR-23 13:15:00 to 03-MAR-23 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR BLUFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted in the city of Cedar Bluff and across the northern half of Cherokee County.  Roof damage to home on County Road 778.