5 N Ward - 5 NNE Ward The tornado started on the east side of a private lake south of Buck Creek where it downed 2 trees, one causing minor damage to the westward facing roof of a lake house. The tornado continued generally eastward into a forested area near Buck Creek toward three residences where it downed several trees in a general northerly direction. The tornado continued further east toward a convenience store at the intersection of County Road 9 and Highway 17 where it caused heavy roof damage to the south side of a house and tore two pieces of sheet metal off of the service station on the northeast side. The tornado continued east through a densely forested area with no road access, and timber damage was found further east along a portion of Walker Road between Highway 17 and U.S. Highway 80 where several large trees were downed. The tornado likely dissipated to the east of this point. Dense forest and no roads prevented us from refining the end point. Start: 32.4284/-88.2756 End: 32.4257/-88.2419

NWS EF Scale: F0

The National Weather Service surveyed damage near Siloam in southern Sumter County and determined the damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum sustained winds near 80 mph. The tornado started on the east side of a private lake south of Buck Creek where it uprooted two trees, one causing minor damage to a lake house roof. The tornado continued east into a forested area near Buck Creek where it uprooted several more trees. The tornado continued east toward a convenience store at the intersection of County Road 9 and Highway 17. It caused heavy roof damage to the south side of a house and tore two pieces of sheet metal off of the convenience store. The tornado continued east through a densely forested area and tree damage was found further east along a portion of Walker Road between Highway 17 and U.S. Highway 80. The tornado likely dissipated just to the east of this point.

A line of thunderstorms moved across Central Alabama during the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Supercells embedded within the line were responsible for producing large hail, damaging winds, and several tornadoes. Severe weather was not anticipated as most model guidance indicated insufficient instability and wind shear for the development of supercells, tornadoes and other severe convective hazards. Even so, a marginal risk was highlighted for the western and southern portions of Central Alabama. The storms exhibited organization and frequent lightning, indicators that instability was likely higher than expected. The radar signatures were marginal at best and therefore, only a few Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued during the event.

Part of 6-tornado outbreak on February 7, 2018