Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible through the Weekend

There will be daily chances for scattered thunderstorms across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the weekend, with severe thunderstorms possible in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Potential severe storm hazards may include large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Storms could also produce heavy rain that may lead to isolated instances of flash flooding. Read More >

Big Point, MS Tornado - June 24, 2020

Rating:	EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:	60 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	0.1 miles
Maximum Path Width:	20 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	9 miles NNE of Escatawpa, MS at 1258 PM CDT
Approximate End Point/Time:	9 miles NNE of Escatawpa, MS at 1259 PM CDT

Jackson County Emergency Management has surveyed the storm damage near Escatawpa, MS. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of 60 mph.

Emergency Manager surveyed minor damage on Goff Farms Road where several small limbs were snapped and a pool liner was lifted and carried about 40 yards. No structural damage was observed.

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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible through the Weekend

NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge June 24, 2020 Big Point, MS Tornado