A very active pattern of northwest flow continued over Alabama June 16th through June 19th.  Numerous upper short waves traversed through the zonal flow which resulted in several days of severe weather across Central Alabama.

Hail in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 16:14:00 to 16-JUN-23 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAFFORD
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Baseball size hail reported along Highway 82 near the Mississippi State line.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 16:32:00 to 16-JUN-23 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINCENT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported in Vincent.

Hail in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 16:39:00 to 16-JUN-23 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: COAL FIRE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Baseball size hail reported along Highway 82 in Coalfire.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 17:08:00 to 16-JUN-23 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMERDALE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong size hail reported in Palmerdale.

Hail in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 16:58:00 to 16-JUN-23 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ETHELSVILLE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Baseball size hail reported in Ethelsville.

Hail in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 17:47:00 to 16-JUN-23 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail reported in Ashland.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 17:12:00 to 16-JUN-23 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A supercell tracked south-southeast across southeast Pickens County and produced widespread straight-line wind damage. The damage consisted of numerous uprooted and snapped trees, with the most concentrated damage on Will House Road.  The supercell eventually crossed into far northeast Greene County.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 16:48:00 to 16-JUN-23 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail reported in Morris.

Hail in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 17:21:00 to 16-JUN-23 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARCLAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 17:32:00 to 16-JUN-23 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Pictures of quarter size hail along Clairmont Springs Road.

Hail in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 17:44:00 to 16-JUN-23 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 17:49:00 to 16-JUN-23 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALPH
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A long-lived supercell thunderstorm produced widespread damage across far southwest Tuscaloosa County, mainly in the Ralph Community. Hundreds of tree were uprooted and snapped between Ralph and Interstate 20. In addition to the significant tree damage, numerous structures were also damaged, some heavily. Notably, several homes with varying degrees of roof and siding damage, including occasional partial roof loss, were observed around Sipsey Valley Road, Ralph Loop, Shepard Park Road, and Shadow Wood Road. The area from Ralph Loop and Sipsey Valley southeastward to Shadow Wood contained the most intense area of damage, with winds estimated up to 95 mph. Several homes sustained roof damage/loss, either from wind or trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 17:53:00 to 16-JUN-23 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOXVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees uprooted along I-20 near Knoxville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 18:24:00 to 16-JUN-23 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed north of Greensboro along Highway 69.

Hail in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 18:34:00 to 16-JUN-23 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORKLAND
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Photos of half-dollar size hail in Forkland.

Hail in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 18:44:00 to 16-JUN-23 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORK MALLARD ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Ping pong size hail reported at Exit 8 on Interstate 20/59.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 18:43:00 to 16-JUN-23 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDER CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted along Dejarnett Road north of Alexander City.  One of the trees landed on a vehicle and produced significant damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 18:46:00 to 16-JUN-23 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HACKNEYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and blocking traffic on Highway 63.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 18:10:00 to 16-JUN-23 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees uprooted along Highway 28.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 19:15:00 to 16-JUN-23 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DEPOSIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted around Fort Deposit.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 21:05:00 to 16-JUN-23 21:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous reports of trees uprooted in the city of Troy and around Pike County.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 17:37:00 to 16-JUN-23 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNODDY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A supercell thunderstorm that started in Pickens County tracked across the far northeast corner of Greene County and then entered southwest Tuscaloosa County.  The storm uprooted several large trees along County Road 156.

Hail in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 16-JUN-23 17:12:00 to 16-JUN-23 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDO
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Baseball size hail reported southwest of Gordo with several car windows shattered and destroyed.