Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

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Montgomery/Choctaw Counties Tornado

Event Summary

The tornado touched down just west of the Poplar Creek Community and headed off to the northeast. Thousands of trees were snapped off and uprooted. A few trees fell on homes, sheds and small barns causing substantial damage. One power pole was snapped and some trees fell across powerlines.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-2
Estimated Maximum Wind:	115 mph
Fatalities/Injuries:	none
Damage Path Length:	11.5 miles
Maximum Path Width:	1 mile
Approximate Start Point/Time:	1.75 W Poplar Creek 2:17am
Approximate End Point/Time:	10 ENE Poplar Creek 2:28am

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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

NWS Jackson, MS April 25-27, 2011 Severe Weather Outbreak