NWS Jackson, MS April 28-29, 2014 Noxubee/Oktibbeha Counties Tornado

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Noxubee/Oktibbeha counties EF-1 Tornado

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Event Summary
This tornado began on the Noxubee Wildlife Refuge in far northwest Noxubee County and moved northeastward into far southeast Oktibbeha County. It lifted shortly after crossing Skinner Road. Several trees were snapped or uprooted along the path.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	105 mph
Fatalities/Injuries:	none
Damage Path Length:	7.5 miles
Maximum Path Width:	100 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	7 SSW Oktoc 5:14 pm
Approximate End Point/Time:	4 W Crawford 5:29 pm

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