NWS LIX - April 2nd, 2009 Severe Weather Info page

Tropical Depression Nine Forms; Heavy Rainfall in the Southwest and Southeast this Weekend

Tropical Depression Nine has formed and will continue to slowly move to the north-northwest in the coming days. As the storm passes close to the east coast of Florida, tropical storm conditions are possible Sunday through Monday. Tropical Storm Watches have been issued. Significant uncertainty remains in the track and intensity, but chances for impacts to the Southeast are increasing. Read More >

Tornadoes Impact Coastal Mississippi April 2nd

A strong upper level disturbance brought a line of severe thunderstorms containing tornadoes and damaging straight line winds to Coastal Mississippi during the day on April 2nd.

At this time, 2 tornadoes have been confirmed from this event. Both of these tornadoes have been determined to be EF0 strength after NWS storm surveys were conducted.

Damage Surveys: