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 >

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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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible through the Weekend

NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge June 24, 2020 Woolmarket, MS Tornado