NWS Jackson, MS January 29th-30th, 2013 Severe Weather

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Bolivar County Tornado #2

Event Summary

The tornado started along Evans Road west-southwest of the Skene community. As it moved northeast, it crossed Highway 448 and Shaw-Skene Road, causing minor roof damage to a few homes, removing part of an awning from a home, snapped some large limbs and small trees and knocked down a few wooden power poles. The tornado reached its maximum strength as it crossed Cleveland Crossing Road, knocking down several power poles, downing some traffic signs and dropping roofing debris near the road. The tornado continued northeast, causing some shingle damage to a couple of homes along Highway 8 and snapped some large limbs. The tornado appeared to dissipate near this point just south of the Cleveland Municipal Airport.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	100 mph
Fatalities/Injuries:	none
Damage Path Length:	6 miles
Maximum Path Width:	150 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	2.5 WSW Skene 11:10pm
Approximate End Point/Time:	2.5 WNW Cleveland 11:16pm