Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible through the Weekend

There will be daily chances for scattered thunderstorms across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the weekend, with severe thunderstorms possible in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Potential severe storm hazards may include large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Storms could also produce heavy rain that may lead to isolated instances of flash flooding. Read More >

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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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible through the Weekend

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