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Weather Forecast Office
Ford's Creek, MS Tornado - February 23, 2016
Rating:
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EF-1
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Estimated Maximum Wind:
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90 mph
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None
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Damage Path Length:
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2.5 miles
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Maximum Path Width:
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75 yards
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Approximate Start Point/Time:
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5.6 miles E of Angie, LA at 350 PM
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Approximate End Point/Time:
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6.6 miles NE of Angie, LA at 354 PM
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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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