Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Gulfport, MS Tornado - June 24, 2020

Rating:	EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:	65 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	0.8 miles
Maximum Path Width:	40 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	Gulfport, MS at 1227 PM CDT
Approximate End Point/Time:	Gulfport, MS at 1230 PM CDT

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Gulfport, 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 65 mph.

Several large hardwood tree limbs snapped and minor roof damage to several homes from US Highway 90 near the aquarium to the CSX railway near Henderson Avenue.

Surveyed damage track in Gulfport, MS

Broken branches	Damaged home
Snapped tree and damaged home	Snapped tree

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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

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