Damaging Winds and Winter Weather in Alabama, March 15 to 16, 2026

Name: Damaging Winds and Winter Weather in Alabama, March 15 to 16, 2026
Start: 2026-03-15T22:03
End: 2026-03-16T12:00
Location: Alabama

March 15 to 16, 2026 · NWS BMX · 64 events in 24 counties and zones

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 7 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 1
Property damage: $3,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 64

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS BMX wrote it up.

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms ahead of a potent cold front pushed through Central Alabama from late March 15 into the early morning of March 16. Scattered instances of wind damage were observed across many counties in Central Alabama as the line moved through. After a significant temperature reduction, a band of snow developed during the late morning hours, with counties such as Winston, Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, Etowah, and St. Clair picking up 0.5 to 1.5 inches of accumulation. With warm ground and road temperatures, the snow quickly method and travel impacts were little to none.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Birmingham, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Mar 15, 4:58 PM CST, 5 hours 5 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Updated at 552 PM CDT SUN MAR 15 2026
There is a medium to high chance for severe weather tonight into Monday morning. There's increasing concern for widespread damaging winds and a few tornadoes.
Strong southerly winds ahead of the storm system will result in winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected this afternoon and tonight.
There is a very high chance (>90%) for freezing temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday mornings for all of Central Alabama.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 15, 4:58 PM CST, 5 hours 5 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
558 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 552 PM CDT SUN MAR 15 2026

 - There is a medium to high chance for severe weather tonight
   into Monday morning. There's increasing concern for widespread
   damaging winds and a few tornadoes.

 - Strong southerly winds ahead of the storm system will result in
   winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected this
   afternoon and tonight.

 - There is a very high chance (>90%) for freezing temperatures
   Tuesday and Wednesday mornings for all of Central Alabama.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
(This afternoon through Saturday)
Issued at 1152 AM CDT SUN MAR 15 2026

Widespread severe weather is expected late this evening through the
overnight hours across Central Alabama.

Through the remainder of this afternoon and evening, the winds are
expected to gradually increase ahead of this system. There's a
medium to high chance for winds to gust as high as 40 mph well ahead
of the line of storms later tonight. This could cause sporadic
downed trees and power outages.

We'll be watching a line of thunderstorms later this afternoon move
through the ArkLaMiss and into Central AL. This line is associated
with a very strong cold front sweeping through the region. Latest
guidance continues to show a rich environment with ample
instability,  strong low level shear, and deep layer shear. With
this setup, a robust QLCS with the capability of producing
widespread damaging winds and embedded tornadoes is expected to move
through Central AL between 9pm and 6am.

Behind the front, temperatures will drop substantially (as much as a
10 degree drop in 2-3 hours). Guidance has been persistent in
bringing through a secondary surge of moisture as the main upper
trough pivots through the region. With this, there's at least a low
to medium chance for a few snow flurries Monday morning. Given the
light amounts, warm surface temperatures, and gusty winds, the
chance for any accumulation or impacts to travel in any way is very
low.

The main story Monday will be the falling temperatures through the
day. Daytime highs may only top out in the 40s depending on how much
sunshine we get, but even that may have limited warming capability
with the cold air advection through the day.

There's a very high chance for widespread freezing conditions
Tuesday morning as temperatures fall into the 20s area-wide. There's
at least a low chance for a few of our colder locations across the
north to hit hard freeze conditions, so prepare to take measures
today or tomorrow to protect any sensitive crops or vegetation.
Freezing temperatures are expected again Wednesday morning before we
start to see a gradual warming trend Wednesday through Friday.

25/Owen

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 552 PM CDT SUN MAR 15 2026

An organized line of severe storms will move into the region
closer to 16/03z, will all terminals carrying TSRA during the
overnight hours. Quick drops in CIGS and VIS are to be expected
with the heaviest storm activity, with winds quickly shifting to
the W/NW behind the line. Conditions will generally improve past
16/18z, with all terminals returning to VFR conditions past then.

/44/

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

Gusty southerly winds are expected through the remainder of today
ahead of a strong cold front that will move through Central AL later
tonight through early Monday morning. This front will bring
widespread rain, but also widespread damaging winds. Tuesday and
Wednesday look to be very dry with critical Min RHs for much of the
area both days with increasing moisture not expected until Thursday
and Friday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Gadsden     34  39  24  46 / 100  40   0   0
Anniston    37  42  26  47 /  90  40   0   0
Birmingham  37  39  28  48 / 100  30   0   0
Tuscaloosa  37  42  26  51 / 100  20   0   0
Calera      36  42  26  50 / 100  30   0   0
Auburn      43  48  29  50 /  90  70   0   0
Montgomery  41  46  28  51 /  80  50   0   0
Troy        42  48  28  52 /  90  60   0   0

&&

.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory until 1 PM CDT Monday for the following counties:
Autauga-Barbour-Bibb-Blount-Bullock-Calhoun-Chambers-Cherokee-
Chilton-Clay-Cleburne-Coosa-Dallas-Elmore-Etowah-Fayette-Greene-
Hale-Jefferson-Lamar-Lee-Lowndes-Macon-Marengo-Marion-Montgomery-
Perry-Pickens-Pike-Randolph-Russell-Shelby-St. Clair-Sumter-
Talladega-Tallapoosa-Tuscaloosa-Walker-Winston.

Freeze Warning from 10 PM Monday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday for the
following counties: Autauga-Barbour-Bibb-Blount-Bullock-Calhoun-
Chambers-Cherokee-Chilton-Clay-Cleburne-Coosa-Dallas-Elmore-
Etowah-Fayette-Greene-Hale-Jefferson-Lamar-Lee-Lowndes-Macon-
Marengo-Marion-Montgomery-Perry-Pickens-Pike-Randolph-Russell-
Shelby-St. Clair-Sumter-Talladega-Tallapoosa-Tuscaloosa-Walker-
Winston.

&&

DISCUSSION...25/Owen
AVIATION.../44/

The radar

The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 41 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 04:02 UTC.

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Event by event

57 thunderstorm wind, 7 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: March 15, 10:03 PM CST to 10:11 PM CST
Where: Marion County, 0.9 mi NW of Hamilton
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.140, -87.990

Trees were downed in numerous locations around Hamilton, with at least one tree on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar

When: March 15, 10:14 PM CST to 10:15 PM CST
Where: Lamar County, 2.97 mi ENE of Crews
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.913, -88.081

Three trees were downed near the intersection of Highway 278 and Crews Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar

When: March 15, 10:20 PM CST to 10:21 PM CST
Where: Lamar County, 2.99 mi ENE of Beaverton
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.949, -87.983

A tree was downed on Highway 278 and Sorghum Hollow Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: March 15, 10:22 PM CST to 10:26 PM CST
Where: Marion County, 0.57 mi E of Guin
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.970, -87.910

Trees were downed in several locations around Guin.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: March 15, 10:25 PM CST to 10:26 PM CST
Where: Marion County, 3.06 mi ENE of Bear Creek
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.284, -87.649

Trees were downed on County Highway 85.

Thunderstorm Wind, Winston

When: March 15, 10:30 PM CST to 10:31 PM CST
Where: Winston County, 0.41 mi ESE of Haleyville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.228, -87.613

A tree was downed on 17th Avenue in Haleyville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: March 15, 10:31 PM CST to 10:35 PM CST
Where: Marion County, 0.69 mi N of Winfield
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.930, -87.820

Trees were downed in several locations around Winfield.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When: March 15, 10:32 PM CST to 10:33 PM CST
Where: Fayette County, 3.13 mi N of Bluff
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.865, -87.890

A tree was downed at Highway 107 and Wayside Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Winston

When: March 15, 10:32 PM CST to 10:33 PM CST
Where: Winston County, 0.79 mi WSW of Forkville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.265, -87.563

A tree was downed on a power line on County Road 68.

Thunderstorm Wind, Winston

When: March 15, 10:51 PM CST to 10:52 PM CST
Where: Winston County, 0.57 mi SSW of Double Spgs
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.142, -87.403

A downed tree resulted in a motor vehicle accident near Highway 195 and CR 25.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walker

When: March 15, 11:39 PM CST to 11:42 PM CST
Where: Walker County, 0.17 mi ENE of Jasper
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.831, -87.278

Trees were downed around the Jasper area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walker

When: March 15, 11:45 PM CST to 11:47 PM CST
Where: Walker County, 0.5 mi NE of Bradleytown
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.736, -87.275

Trees were downed in the Parrish area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walker

When: March 15, 11:50 PM CST to 11:52 PM CST
Where: Walker County, 0.69 mi NNW of Cordova
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.760, -87.183

Trees were downed in the Cordova area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walker

When: March 15, 11:54 PM CST to 11:55 PM CST
Where: Walker County, 3.26 mi W of Sipsey
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 33.819, -87.137

Trees were downed on Sipsey Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter

When: March 15, 11:55 PM CST to 11:56 PM CST
Where: Sumter County, 1.77 mi NNE of Boyd
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.642, -88.304

Trees were downed near the intersection of Highway 28 and Highway 17, northwest of Livingston.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tuscaloosa

When: March 15, 11:55 PM CST to 11:57 PM CST
Where: Tuscaloosa County, 8.68 mi E of Samantha
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.430, -87.470

Trees were downed on Ben Clements Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tuscaloosa

When: March 16, 12:01 AM CST to 12:03 AM CST
Where: Tuscaloosa County, 0.9 mi NE of Fosters
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.090, -87.690

Power lines were downed in Fosters.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter

When: March 16, 12:14 AM CST to 12:15 AM CST
Where: Sumter County, 1.33 mi SE of Cuba
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 32.415, -88.366

A tree was downed on County Road 10 just south of Siloam Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter

When: March 16, 12:16 AM CST to 12:20 AM CST
Where: Sumter County, 7.15 mi SSW of Siloam
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.333, -88.311

A car ran into a tree that had fallen across CR 10 near the Kinterbish community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tuscaloosa

When: March 16, 12:17 AM CST to 12:18 AM CST
Where: Tuscaloosa County, 0.79 mi NE of Howton
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.257, -87.320

A tree fell onto a car in Brookwood, injuring the occupant.

Thunderstorm Wind, Etowah

When: March 16, 12:42 AM CST to 12:44 AM CST
Where: Etowah County, 1.77 mi SSW of Boaz
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.176, -86.182

Trees were downed on the south side of Boaz near Sardis City, at Highway 179 at Little Cove Rd, and near Murphree Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: March 16, 12:44 AM CST to 12:45 AM CST
Where: Jefferson County, 1.09 mi SSW of Ayres
Measured: 45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.666, -86.689

A power line was downed on Haversham Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: March 16, 12:45 AM CST to 12:48 AM CST
Where: Jefferson County, 1.16 mi E of Magella
Measured: 45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.472, -86.810

Trees were downed on College Ave in Homewood and Hurricane Rd in Hoover.

Thunderstorm Wind, Perry

When: March 16, 1:05 AM CST to 1:06 AM CST
Where: Perry County, 2.06 mi SW of Ellards
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.803, -87.279

A couple trees were downed on County Road 162.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When: March 16, 1:10 AM CST to 1:11 AM CST
Where: Shelby County, 1.33 mi S of Alabaster
Measured: 45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.211, -86.820

A tree was downed on Fulton Springs Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Etowah

When: March 16, 1:11 AM CST to 1:12 AM CST
Where: Etowah County, 0.08 mi E of Reece City
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.070, -86.029

A tree was downed near I-59, resulting in a truck getting stuck.

Thunderstorm Wind, Etowah

When: March 16, 1:22 AM CST to 1:23 AM CST
Where: Etowah County, 2.15 mi SSE of Rainbow City
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.920, -86.020

A couple trees were downed in Southside.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When: March 16, 1:23 AM CST to 1:30 AM CST
Where: Shelby County, 0.86 mi SE of Dargin
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.143, -86.758

Trees were downed on CR 84 and CR 86 in Calera.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: March 16, 1:24 AM CST to 1:30 AM CST
Where: Cherokee County, Jamestown
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.400, -85.580

Trees and power lines were downed in three locations in the Jamestown area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bibb

When: March 16, 1:29 AM CST to 1:30 AM CST
Where: Bibb County, 1.35 mi ESE of Lawley
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.860, -86.950

Trees were downed in the Lawley area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When: March 16, 1:31 AM CST to 1:32 AM CST
Where: Shelby County, 1.71 mi W of Columbiana
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.179, -86.630

A tree was downed on Highway 70 near Columbiana.

Thunderstorm Wind, Etowah

When: March 16, 1:34 AM CST to 1:35 AM CST
Where: Etowah County, Hokes Bluff
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.000, -85.870

Three trees were downed in the Hokes Bluff area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When: March 16, 1:37 AM CST to 1:42 AM CST
Where: Shelby County, 0.58 mi W of Wilsonville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.230, -86.490

Trees were downed in numerous locations around Wilsonville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Calhoun

When: March 16, 1:38 AM CST to 1:39 AM CST
Where: Calhoun County, 1.25 mi WNW of Middleton
Measured: 45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 33.780, -86.038

A tree fell across Highway 77 near Ohatchee.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When: March 16, 1:40 AM CST to 1:41 AM CST
Where: Shelby County, 2.05 mi ESE of Harpersville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.321, -86.416

A tree was downed on Sun Valley Rd near Harpersville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Talladega

When: March 16, 1:52 AM CST to 1:53 AM CST
Where: Talladega County, 2.22 mi S of Renfroe
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.398, -86.203

Trees and power lines were downed on Plant Rd and Renfroe Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Talladega

When: March 16, 1:55 AM CST to 1:56 AM CST
Where: Talladega County, 0.58 mi W of Sylacauga Merkle Arp
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 33.170, -86.310

A gust of 58 mph was recorded at Sylacauga Municipal Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind, Talladega

When: March 16, 1:57 AM CST to 1:58 AM CST
Where: Talladega County, 1.56 mi NW of Oldfield
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.216, -86.239

Trees were downed on Club House Rd and Highway 21 north of Sylacauga.

Thunderstorm Wind, Talladega

When: March 16, 1:58 AM CST to 2:01 AM CST
Where: Talladega County, 0.9 mi SE of Talladega
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.420, -86.090

A tree fell on a house in Talladega and another tree fell across Ironaton Rd east of town.

Thunderstorm Wind, Talladega

When: March 16, 2:01 AM CST to 2:04 AM CST
Where: Talladega County, 2.21 mi NW of Munford
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.550, -85.980

Trees fell across Ledbetter Rd and Priebes Mill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chilton

When: March 16, 2:17 AM CST to 2:20 AM CST
Where: Chilton County, 0.43 mi E of Verbena
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.749, -86.513

Trees were downed in the Verbena area, causing power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cleburne

When: March 16, 2:25 AM CST to 2:30 AM CST
Where: Cleburne County, 0.58 mi W of Heflin
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.650, -85.590

Trees were downed in numerous locations around Heflin.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cleburne

When: March 16, 2:26 AM CST to 2:30 AM CST
Where: Cleburne County, 0.74 mi SSE of Chulafinnee
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.540, -85.647

Trees were downed around Hollis Crossroads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tallapoosa

When: March 16, 2:35 AM CST to 2:42 AM CST
Where: Tallapoosa County, 3.46 mi WNW of Hackneyville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.089, -85.975

Trees were downed along Dillard Rd and Pearson Chapel Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When: March 16, 2:37 AM CST to 2:39 AM CST
Where: Randolph County, 3.17 mi WSW of Pine Tuckey
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.459, -85.573

Multiple trees were downed across Highway 431.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cleburne

When: March 16, 2:39 AM CST to 2:40 AM CST
Where: Cleburne County, 0.44 mi NNE of Lebanon
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.686, -85.377

Trees were downed near the intersection of CR 49 and CR 491.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cleburne

When: March 16, 2:44 AM CST to 2:46 AM CST
Where: Cleburne County, High Tower
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.530, -85.400

Trees were downed in numerous locations around Hightower.

Thunderstorm Wind, Elmore

When: March 16, 2:53 AM CST to 2:59 AM CST
Where: Elmore County, 3.08 mi NW of Wetumpka
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.576, -86.263

Numerous trees were downed on Flatwood Rd, Chapel Rd, and Holtville Rd northwest of Wetumpka.

Thunderstorm Wind, Elmore

When: March 16, 3:02 AM CST to 3:05 AM CST
Where: Elmore County, 2.81 mi SSW of Dexter
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 32.592, -86.167

Trees were downed on Central Plank Rd north of Wetumpka.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tallapoosa

When: March 16, 3:10 AM CST to 3:11 AM CST
Where: Tallapoosa County, 1.46 mi NW of Buttston
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.965, -85.648

Trees were downed at Germany's Ferry bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind, Elmore

When: March 16, 3:14 AM CST to 3:16 AM CST
Where: Elmore County, 1.9 mi N of Kent
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 32.648, -85.949

Trees were downed on Red Hill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When: March 16, 3:15 AM CST to 3:17 AM CST
Where: Randolph County, 3.24 mi NNE of Dickert
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.173, -85.409

Several pine trees were snapped on CR 26 northwest of Roanoke.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tallapoosa

When: March 16, 3:19 AM CST to 3:22 AM CST
Where: Tallapoosa County, 3.44 mi N of Walnut Hill
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.750, -85.785

Several trees and power lines were downed across Stillwaters Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chambers

When: March 16, 3:29 AM CST to 3:33 AM CST
Where: Chambers County, 1.16 mi W of Five Pts
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.020, -85.350

Trees were downed in a few locations around Five Points.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chambers

When: March 16, 3:34 AM CST to 3:39 AM CST
Where: Chambers County, 1.45 mi WNW of Lafayette
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.911, -85.401

A metal building was blown onto Highway 431, and trees were downed in multiple locations around Lafayette.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chambers

When: March 16, 3:55 AM CST to 3:58 AM CST
Where: Chambers County, 1.35 mi WSW of Lanett
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.870, -85.200

Trees and power lines were downed in Lanett.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lee

When: March 16, 4:13 AM CST to 4:19 AM CST
Where: Lee County, 0.16 mi SW of J C Meadows Xrds
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.498, -85.172

Trees were downed on Lee Road 179 south of Lee Road 240, and on Lee Road 300.

Winter Weather, Winston

When: March 16, 7:30 AM CST to 9:00 AM CST
Where: Winston forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 34.149, -87.374 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Up to a half inch of snow fell across Winston County.

Winter Weather, Jefferson

When: March 16, 9:00 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST
Where: Jefferson forecast zone
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
Coordinates: 33.554, -86.896 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall accumulation across Jefferson County ranged from 0.5 to 1.5 inches, with the highest totals reported around Clay and Argo, mainly on elevated or grassy surfaces. The official observation at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport was 0.8 inches.

Winter Weather, Blount

When: March 16, 9:00 AM CST to 10:45 AM CST
Where: Blount forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 33.981, -86.567 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall totals as high as 1 to 1.5 inches were observed across Blount County.

Winter Weather, Shelby

When: March 16, 9:30 AM CST to 10:45 AM CST
Where: Shelby forecast zone
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 33.264, -86.661 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Up to a half inch of snow fell across north and central Shelby County, especially hilly areas.

Winter Weather, Etowah

When: March 16, 10:00 AM CST to 11:30 AM CST
Where: Etowah forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.045, -86.035 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow fell across Etowah County, with the highest reported accumulation of 1.5 inches in Walnut Grove.

Winter Weather, St. Clair

When: March 16, 10:00 AM CST to 11:30 AM CST
Where: St. Clair forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.716, -86.315 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Up to a half inch to one inch of snow fell across St. Clair County, especially the northern and western portions. Accumulation was mainly limited to elevated and grassy surfaces.

Winter Weather, Cherokee

When: March 16, 11:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Cherokee forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.176, -85.604 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Up to a half inch of snow fell across parts of Cherokee County.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Winter Weather: Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.

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The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Alabama in 2026 Every state in 2026 This day in weather history Warnings in Alabama, March 2026

Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1318348, 1318349, 1318350, 1318351, 1318352, 1318358, 1318354, 1318355, 1318356, 1318359, 1318366, 1318368, 1318369, 1318362, 1318365, 1318371, 1318372, 1318406, 1318405, 1318407, 1318960, 1318956, 1318958, 1318982, 1318999, 1318984, 1319000, 1319001, 1319002, 1319003, 1319004, 1319005, 1319006, 1319008, 1319007, 1319009, 1319010, 1319011, 1319012, 1319013, and more.