Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few strong tornadoes are likely from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is outlooked for the Midwest. A widespread heat wave will peak in the South and East on Friday, with many temperature records expected to be broken. Read More >
Ocean Springs, MS Tornado - April 4, 2011
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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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200 yards
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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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5.5 miles E of Ocean Springs, MS at 845 PM
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Approximate End Point/Time:
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6 miles E of Ocean Springs, MS at 847 PM
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A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Jackson County near the city of Ocean Springs. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated a EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of 90 mph. The tornado touched down in a field just west of Highway 57 and lifted just east of Highway 57. Metal roofing was peeled off of a couple of metal commercial buildings in the Fountainbleau area. Windows were blown out of two homes and a large section of two fences was blown down. Several trees were also snapped. The tornado damage path was 200 yards long and was 75 yards wide at its widest point. No injuries were reported. |
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