NWS Jackson, MS April 25-27, 2011 Severe Weather Outbreak - Holmes/Carroll Counties Tornado

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Holmes/Carroll Counties Tornado #2

Event Summary

This tornado crossed through a rural area with no structures. Many trees were blown down along the path and a power pole was blown nearly to the ground along Highway 51. The tornado crossed Highway 51 about one half mile south of the Beatty Community...and downed hundreds of trees just southeast of the Beatty community as it tracked northeast. The rating on this tornado has been upgraded to EF-2 based on new information.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-2
Estimated Maximum Wind:	115 mph
Fatalities/Injuries:	none
Damage Path Length:	9.5 miles
Maximum Path Width:	1/2 mile
Approximate Start Point/Time:	2.5 NW West 1:59am 4/27
Approximate End Point/Time:	2.5 ESE Vaiden 2:12am 4/27