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

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Woolmarket, MS Tornado - June 24, 2020

Rating:	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	100 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	0.2 miles
Maximum Path Width:	50 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	3.1 NE of Woolmarket, MS at 1234 PM CDT
Approximate End Point/Time:	3.2 NE of Woolmarket, MS at 1236 PM CDT

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage near Wookmarket, MS. 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 100 mph.

A short track of damage was noted in the area of Big John Road and Krohn Lane. Most notable was a large hardwood tree uprooted along with several pine trees twisted and snapped.

Surveyed damage track in Woolmarket, MS

Uprooted tree	Uprooted tree
Uprooted tree	Damaged fence and home
Damaged home	Damaged tree and fence

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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 Woolmarket, MS Tornado