A strong cold front moved through the area. A squall line preceded the front, bringing with it numerous reports of straight line wind damage with trees and power lines down. In addition an EF1 tornado occurred in Henry county.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 15:13:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRISCO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hundreds of trees were blown down across northern Coffee County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 15:18:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKY HEAD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across Highway 51 and County Road 52 near Ariton.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 15:21:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARITON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Highway 123 and County Road 120, blocking both lanes.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 15:21:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARITON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

River Road at the Barbour County line was closed due to numerous trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 15:33:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBERTS CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on County Road 68 and County Road 33.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 15:50:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the northern portions of Henry County with one home with structural damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 16:02:00 to 12-JAN-23 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: COATES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Large branches were snapped along Sharon Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 17:03:00 to 12-JAN-23 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEADLAND MUNICIPAL ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An Ambient Weather Station gusted to 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 17:27:00 to 12-JAN-23 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: COFFEE SPRINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down in the Coffee Springs area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 17:50:00 to 12-JAN-23 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Three trees were blown down in the Hartford area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 17:57:00 to 12-JAN-23 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLOCOMB
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on County Road 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 17:57:00 to 12-JAN-23 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALVERN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on County Road 49.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 18:07:00 to 12-JAN-23 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: REHOBETH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A fallen tree caused a power outage.

Tornado in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 15:45:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDWIN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down south of highway 108 between Indian Creek and County Road 68 in northwest Henry County. The first reports of damage occurred along County Road 68 where it uprooted numerous trees and snapped others at the trunk. The tornado then moved to the east-northeast and went across County Road 75. Here, many trees were uprooted or snapped at various levels. One home lost roof shingles and a farm outbuilding had damage to the entire structure. The storm then continued along to the east-northeast with trees being damaged; however, the next report of noticeable tree damage occurred along highway 31 where large branches, around 1 to 3 inches in diameter, were broken. The storm eventually moved towards Highway 431. Several barns had roof uplift or substantial structure damage west of Highway 431. The tornado then moved across Highway 431 towards the Henry County / Barbour County line and damaged multiple trees, which is the last point in Henry County for tornado damage. Additional thunderstorm wind damage was reported at the Walter F George Reservoir near Marilyn Dr and Sharon Dr. Max winds were estimated around 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 14:59:00 to 12-JAN-23 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF SPRINGS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were blown down along County Road 315.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 15:01:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF SPRINGS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were blown down along County Road 325.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 15:01:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILKINSTOWN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along Highway 87 between Jack Post Office and Zion Chapel School with the road blocked.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 15:03:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWRY MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down onto County Road 208.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 15:04:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILKINSTOWN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roof damage occurred along County Road 205 with a picture of shingles blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 15:06:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILKINSTOWN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down onto County Road 206.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 12-JAN-23 15:13:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRISCO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down onto County Road 114.