A squall line moved across Central Alabama during the early morning
hours on Memorial Day, May 31st. The squall line mainly produced
straight line wind damage, as several trees were blown down in
Central Alabama. At the apex of the bowing squall line, two weak
tornadoes produced concentrated damage in Hueytown and in Bluff
Park/Hoover.
An F0 tornado touched down just east of Virginia Drive and traveled
east southeast across the southern part of Hueytown. The tornado
crossed Hueytown Road and ended just west of Brookline Drive. At
least 20 homes were damaged by falling trees, and 6 suffered major
damage. Numerous trees were downed along the path. The tornado
began at 422 am and ended at 423 am. The path length was 1.70
miles long and was 150 yards wide at its widest point. No injuries
were reported.
Another F0 tornado began near the crest of Shades Mountain in Bluff
Park. This tornado also traveled east southeast, through Bluff Park,
and ended near Rocky Ridge Road just east of Interstate 65. At
least 73 homes were damaged, mainly by falling trees. At least 5
homes suffered major damage. Several automobiles were destroyed by
the falling trees. Several businesses on US 31 and on Lorna Road
sustained varying degrees of roof damage. Numerous trees were
knocked down along the path. The tornado began at 429 am and ended
at 433 am. The path length was 4.24 miles long and was 150 yards
wide at its widest point. No injuries were reported.
A Tornado Watch was in effect for all of Central Alabama from 915 pm
May 30 until 900 am May 31. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in
effect for Jefferson County from 402 am until 500 am.
All damage photos below were taken in the Bluff Park/Hoover area of
Jefferson County. Thumbnails link to full-sized images.
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