Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. Read More >

Ford's Creek, MS Tornado - February 23, 2016

Rating:	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	90 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	2.5 miles
Maximum Path Width:	75 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	5.6 miles E of Angie, LA at 350 PM
Approximate End Point/Time:	6.6 miles NE of Angie, LA at 354 PM

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in northwest Pearl River County, MS near Ford's Creek. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of 90 mph.

This tornado was surveyed by NWS WFO Jackson. Damage consisted of a mobile home shifted of its foundation, and numerous snapped trees. The tornado continued into Lamar County, MS. The tornado damage path in our parish/county warning area was 2.5 miles long and was 75 yards wide at its widest point.

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