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Old Highway 15, Harrision County, MS Tornado - June 24, 2020

Rating:	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	105 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	0.3 miles
Maximum Path Width:	70 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	7 miles NNW D'Iberville, MS at 1240 PM CDT
Approximate End Point/Time:	7.8 miles N D'Iberville, MS at 1242 PM CDT

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Harrison County, MS north of D'Iberville. 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 105 mph.

Small populated community along Old Highway 15 had a couple of homes with roof damage. Many trees were violently twisted. A power pole was snapped at the base.

Surveyed damage track in along Old Highway 15 in Harrison County, MS

Tree damage	Damaged home
Damaged home	Damaged home

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Severe Weather Threat Shifted to the Southern Plains and Mid-South; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge June 24, 2020 Old Highway 15, Harrison County, MS Tornado