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Apr 25, 2026, 7:46:41 PMApr 25
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029 NOUS44 KJAN 252346 PNSJAN ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 261200- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Jackson MS 646 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 4/25/26 Tornado Event... .Overview...Five EF1 tornadoes have been confirmed from Saturday's early morning storms. Survey work for today has been completed, but additional surveys are planned on Sunday across portions of Jefferson Davis and Jasper counties. .Bill Strong Road Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.6 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 1:53 AM CDT Start Location: 5 WNW Learned / Hinds County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.2314 / -90.6299 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 1:57 AM CDT End Location: 3 WNW Learned / Hinds County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.2149 / -90.5895 Survey Summary: This brief weak tornado started near the intersection of Betigheimer Rd and Canada Cross Rd and tracked east-southeast along Bill Strong Rd, dissipating near Old Port Gibson Rd. Many trees were damaged with limbs or tops broken out and some uprooted. The tornado crossed Middle Rd just north of Bill Strong Rd and essentially paralleled Bill Strong Rd. More trees were damaged along with a portion of a roof taken off a barn, a metal carport thrown and some minor roof damage to a home. .Gatesville Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.1 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 2:30 AM CDT Start Location: 5 ENE Crystal Springs / Copiah County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.0152 / -90.2678 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 2:31 AM CDT End Location: 6 ENE Crystal Springs / Copiah County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.0088 / -90.2516 Survey Summary: This brief tornado began west of Terry Gatesville Rd, downing multiple trees and large tree limbs along its path before lifting beyond the eastern end of Byrd Dr north of the Gatesville community. One tree fell on a house and another fell on a shed. .Clear Branch Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.9 miles Path Width /maximum/: 200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 2:33 AM CDT Start Location: 6 ESE Terry / Rankin County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.0754 / -90.2011 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 2:35 AM CDT End Location: 7 SSW Florence / Rankin County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.0584 / -90.177 Survey Summary: This tornado began near E Tucker Rd and Quicks Cv in the Clear Branch community and tracked southeast across Clear Branch Rd, ending near the intersection of Poplar Springs Rd and Cousins Dr. Along the path, several trees were uprooted and several large tree limbs were downed, with some falling on utility lines. .Braxton Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 300 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 2:50 AM CDT Start Location: 2 WSW Braxton / Simpson County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.0147 / -90.0096 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 2:53 AM CDT End Location: 1 WSW Braxton / Simpson County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.0214 / -89.983 Survey Summary: This tornado began along Holly Grove Cir and tracked eastward across Harrisville Braxton Rd before lifting. Along the path, multiple trees were uprooted and large tree limbs downed. .Boggan Ridge Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 3:04 AM CDT Start Location: 4 S Mendenhall / Simpson County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.9011 / -89.8784 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 3:08 AM CDT End Location: 5 SSE Mendenhall / Simpson County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.8845 / -89.8368 Survey Summary: This tornado began east of MS Hwy 13 in the Boggan Ridge area, tracking east southeastward across Main St, D and C Farm Dr, Macedonia, Rd, and Lee Boggan Rd before ending around Rials Creek Rd. Along the path, several trees were snapped or uprooted. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ BP/CE/DL
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Apr 26, 2026, 5:41:57 PMApr 26
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EF-1 ⇒ 7
814 NOUS44 KJAN 262141 AAA PNSJAN ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 271200- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Jackson MS 441 PM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 4/24-25/26 Tornado Event - Update #1... .Update...Four additional tornadoes were confirmed from Friday night and early Saturday morning storms. Newly added tornadoes include the Greens Creek EF1, Pinola EF1, Magee EF0, and Paulding EF0. .Overview...Nine tornadoes have been confirmed from Friday night and early Saturday morning storms, including seven EF1s and two EF0s. No additional damage surveys are planned at this time. .Greens Creek Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.6 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/24/2026 Start Time: 10:23 PM CDT Start Location: 5 SSW Prentiss / Jefferson Davis County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.5174 / -89.8972 End Date: 4/24/2026 End Time: 10:28 PM CDT End Location: 6 S Prentiss / Jefferson Davis County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.5109 / -89.8749 Survey Summary: This tornado began near the eastern end of Mapp Turner Rd and tracked across Lily Rose Rd, downing large tree limbs. It crossed MS Hwy 13 near the intersection with Greens Creek Rd, uprooting trees and damage siding at a home along Clay Lee Johnson Dr. The tornado then made a leftward turn as it occluded, downing additional large tree limbs as it lifted near the intersection of Greens Creek Rd and Jot-Em Down Rd. .Bill Strong Road Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.6 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 1:53 AM CDT Start Location: 5 WNW Learned / Hinds County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.2314 / -90.6299 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 1:57 AM CDT End Location: 3 WNW Learned / Hinds County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.2149 / -90.5895 Survey Summary: This brief weak tornado started near the intersection of Betigheimer Rd and Canada Cross Rd and tracked east-southeast along Bill Strong Rd, dissipating near Old Port Gibson Rd. Many trees were damaged with limbs or tops broken out and some uprooted. The tornado crossed Middle Rd just north of Bill Strong Rd and essentially paralleled Bill Strong Rd. More trees were damaged along with a portion of a roof taken off a barn, a metal carport thrown and some minor roof damage to a home. Special thanks to Hinds County EMA for their assistance with surveying this tornado. .Gatesville Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.1 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 2:30 AM CDT Start Location: 5 ENE Crystal Springs / Copiah County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.0152 / -90.2678 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 2:31 AM CDT End Location: 6 ENE Crystal Springs / Copiah County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.0088 / -90.2516 Survey Summary: This brief tornado began west of Terry Gatesville Rd, downing multiple trees and large tree limbs along its path before lifting beyond the eastern end of Byrd Dr north of the Gatesville community. One tree fell on a house and another fell on a shed. .Clear Branch Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.9 miles Path Width /maximum/: 200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 2:33 AM CDT Start Location: 6 ESE Terry / Rankin County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.0754 / -90.2011 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 2:35 AM CDT End Location: 7 SSW Florence / Rankin County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.0584 / -90.177 Survey Summary: This tornado began near E Tucker Rd and Quicks Cv in the Clear Branch community and tracked southeast across Clear Branch Rd, ending near the intersection of Poplar Springs Rd and Cousins Dr. Along the path, several trees were uprooted and several large tree limbs were downed, with some falling on utility lines. .Braxton Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 300 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 2:50 AM CDT Start Location: 2 WSW Braxton / Simpson County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.0147 / -90.0096 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 2:53 AM CDT End Location: 1 WSW Braxton / Simpson County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.0214 / -89.983 Survey Summary: This tornado began along Holly Grove Cir and tracked eastward across Harrisville Braxton Rd before lifting. Along the path, multiple trees were uprooted and large tree limbs downed. .Pinola Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 87 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 2:58 AM CDT Start Location: 5 SSW D'Lo / Simpson County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.9178 / -89.9481 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 3:00 AM CDT End Location: 5 SW Mendenhall / Simpson County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.9048 / -89.9245 Survey Summary: This tornado developed near the Strong River and crossed MS Hwy 43 before lifting. Multiple trees were uprooted along the path. .Boggan Ridge Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 3:04 AM CDT Start Location: 4 S Mendenhall / Simpson County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.9011 / -89.8784 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 3:08 AM CDT End Location: 5 SSE Mendenhall / Simpson County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.8845 / -89.8368 Survey Summary: This tornado began east of MS Hwy 13 in the Boggan Ridge area, tracking east southeastward across Main St, D and C Farm Dr, Macedonia, Rd, and Lee Boggan Rd before ending around Rials Creek Rd. Along the path, several trees were snapped or uprooted. .Magee Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.2 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 3:16 AM CDT Start Location: Magee / Simpson County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.8729 / -89.7294 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 3:18 AM CDT End Location: 2 ESE Magee / Simpson County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.8569 / -89.6974 Survey Summary: This tornado developed over downtown Magee just north of the Magee General Hospital and tracked southeastward crossing from 1st St to 5th St between 4th Ave and 12th Ave. It then crossed MS Hwy 28 and Beulah Rd before lifting near Tugwell Rd. Along the path, several large tree limbs were downed, power lines were downed, and shingle damage occurred. .Paulding Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.2 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 4:04 AM CDT Start Location: 10 NNW Heidelberg / Jasper County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.0268 / -89.0672 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 4:05 AM CDT End Location: 9 W Pachuta / Jasper County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.0273 / -89.0472 Survey Summary: This weak tornado tracked along CR 16 west of Paulding, uprooting trees and snapping large tree limbs along its path. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ BP/CE/SB/DL
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Apr 27, 2026, 4:36:33 PM (13 days ago) Apr 27
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EF-0 ⇒ 2
EF-1 ⇒ 8
277 NOUS44 KJAN 272036 AAA PNSJAN ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 280845- Public Information Statement...UPDATED National Weather Service Jackson MS 336 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 4/24-25/26 Tornado Event - Update #2... .Update...One additional tornado was confirmed from Friday night and early Saturday morning storms. Newly added tornado includes the Stringer EF1. .Overview...Ten tornadoes have been confirmed from Friday night and early Saturday morning storms, including eight EF1s and two EF0s. No additional damage surveys are planned at this time. .Greens Creek Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.6 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/24/2026 Start Time: 10:23 PM CDT Start Location: 5 SSW Prentiss / Jefferson Davis County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.5174 / -89.8972 End Date: 4/24/2026 End Time: 10:28 PM CDT End Location: 6 S Prentiss / Jefferson Davis County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.5109 / -89.8749 Survey Summary: This tornado began near the eastern end of Mapp Turner Rd and tracked across Lily Rose Rd, downing large tree limbs. It crossed MS Hwy 13 near the intersection with Greens Creek Rd, uprooting trees and damage siding at a home along Clay Lee Johnson Dr. The tornado then made a leftward turn as it occluded, downing additional large tree limbs as it lifted near the intersection of Greens Creek Rd and Jot-Em Down Rd. .Bill Strong Road Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.6 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 1:53 AM CDT Start Location: 5 WNW Learned / Hinds County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.2314 / -90.6299 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 1:57 AM CDT End Location: 3 WNW Learned / Hinds County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.2149 / -90.5895 Survey Summary: This brief weak tornado started near the intersection of Betigheimer Rd and Canada Cross Rd and tracked east-southeast along Bill Strong Rd, dissipating near Old Port Gibson Rd. Many trees were damaged with limbs or tops broken out and some uprooted. The tornado crossed Middle Rd just north of Bill Strong Rd and essentially paralleled Bill Strong Rd. More trees were damaged along with a portion of a roof taken off a barn, a metal carport thrown and some minor roof damage to a home. Special thanks to Hinds County EMA for their assistance with surveying this tornado. .Gatesville Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.1 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 2:30 AM CDT Start Location: 5 ENE Crystal Springs / Copiah County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.0152 / -90.2678 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 2:31 AM CDT End Location: 6 ENE Crystal Springs / Copiah County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.0088 / -90.2516 Survey Summary: This brief tornado began west of Terry Gatesville Rd, downing multiple trees and large tree limbs along its path before lifting beyond the eastern end of Byrd Dr north of the Gatesville community. One tree fell on a house and another fell on a shed. .Clear Branch Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.9 miles Path Width /maximum/: 200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 2:33 AM CDT Start Location: 6 ESE Terry / Rankin County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.0754 / -90.2011 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 2:35 AM CDT End Location: 7 SSW Florence / Rankin County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.0584 / -90.177 Survey Summary: This tornado began near E Tucker Rd and Quicks Cv in the Clear Branch community and tracked southeast across Clear Branch Rd, ending near the intersection of Poplar Springs Rd and Cousins Dr. Along the path, several trees were uprooted and several large tree limbs were downed, with some falling on utility lines. .Braxton Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 300 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 2:50 AM CDT Start Location: 2 WSW Braxton / Simpson County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.0147 / -90.0096 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 2:53 AM CDT End Location: 1 WSW Braxton / Simpson County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.0214 / -89.983 Survey Summary: This tornado began along Holly Grove Cir and tracked eastward across Harrisville Braxton Rd before lifting. Along the path, multiple trees were uprooted and large tree limbs downed. .Pinola Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 87 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 2:58 AM CDT Start Location: 5 SSW D'Lo / Simpson County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.9178 / -89.9481 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 3:00 AM CDT End Location: 5 SW Mendenhall / Simpson County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.9048 / -89.9245 Survey Summary: This tornado developed near the Strong River and crossed MS Hwy 43 before lifting. Multiple trees were uprooted along the path. .Boggan Ridge Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 3:04 AM CDT Start Location: 4 S Mendenhall / Simpson County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.9011 / -89.8784 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 3:08 AM CDT End Location: 5 SSE Mendenhall / Simpson County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.8845 / -89.8368 Survey Summary: This tornado began east of MS Hwy 13 in the Boggan Ridge area, tracking east southeastward across Main St, D and C Farm Dr, Macedonia, Rd, and Lee Boggan Rd before ending around Rials Creek Rd. Along the path, several trees were snapped or uprooted. .Magee Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.2 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 3:16 AM CDT Start Location: Magee / Simpson County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.8729 / -89.7294 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 3:18 AM CDT End Location: 2 ESE Magee / Simpson County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.8569 / -89.6974 Survey Summary: This tornado developed over downtown Magee just north of the Magee General Hospital and tracked southeastward crossing from 1st St to 5th St between 4th Ave and 12th Ave. It then crossed MS Hwy 28 and Beulah Rd before lifting near Tugwell Rd. Along the path, several large tree limbs were downed, power lines were downed, and shingle damage occurred. .Stringer Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.21 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/25/2026 Start Time: 03:59 AM CDT Start Location: 6 SSE Bay Springs / Jasper County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.8976 / -89.2562 End Date: 04/27/2026 End Time: 04:00 AM CDT End Location: 6 SSE Bay Springs / Jasper County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.8965 / -89.2528 Survey Summary: A brief tornado occurred north of Stringer along County Road 17. This tornado caused some damage to a small outbuilding removing the roof and compromising the structure. The more notable damage was done to several uprooted and snapped trees. This was enough to get this storm rated a low end EF-1 with winds of 90 MPH. Path width estimated to be 75 yards. .Paulding Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.2 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/25/2026 Start Time: 4:04 AM CDT Start Location: 10 NNW Heidelberg / Jasper County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.0268 / -89.0672 End Date: 4/25/2026 End Time: 4:05 AM CDT End Location: 9 W Pachuta / Jasper County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.0273 / -89.0472 Survey Summary: This weak tornado tracked along CR 16 west of Paulding, uprooting trees and snapping large tree limbs along its path. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ BP/CE/SB/DL/ME/DC
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May 1, 2026, 5:43:41 AM (10 days ago) May 1
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EF-1 ⇒ 11
780 NOUS44 KJAN 010943 AAA PNSJAN ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 020900- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Jackson MS 443 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 3/11/26 Tornado Event - Update # 4... .Update...Following analysis of aerial imagery and coordination with neighboring offices, the following additional adjustments have been made to surveyed tornado paths from the evening of March 11th: *The track that was previously named the Ruth and Jayess tornado has been split into two separate paths - an EF1 tracking from Ruth to Bristerville to north of Jayess and a separate EF1 path south of that tracking through Jayess. *The path of the Chocktaw Road EF1 has been adjusted more southeastward along a swath of tree damage that was not accessible by ground survey teams. *Also in Jefferson Davis County, the EF1 Jefferson Davis 1 and EF1 West Bassfield tornado paths were combined into a single path, with additional minor tweaks made to the new path. *It was determined that an EF1 tornado path named the Pleasant Grove 1 in northwestern Wayne County actually began in northeastern Jones County along Blackledge Road. No additional changes are planned from this tornado event. .Overview...Twelve tornadoes were confirmed across the NWS Jackson area, including eleven EF1s (one of these was EF0 in the NWS Jackson area and reached EF1 strength in the NWS Mobile area) and one EF0. Additionally, widespread straight line wind damage occurred across portions of Lincoln, Lawrence, and Jefferson Davis counties. .Fox Road Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 8.1 miles Path Width /maximum/: 700 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 7:57 PM CDT Start Location: 4 ESE Bogue Chitto / Lincoln County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.4029 / -90.3806 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:07 PM CDT End Location: 12 E Bogue Chitto / Lincoln County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.3869 / -90.2461 Survey Summary: An EF-1 tornado touched down along Glade Lane and tracked east- southeast across Fox Road and through the north side of the Ruth and Bristerville communities. The tornado dissipated near the intersection of Silverton Trail and Orchard Lane, but additional straightline wind damage to trees and power lines continued south and east of the tornado path. .Ruth Bristerville Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 10.5 miles Path Width /maximum/: 0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 7:57 PM CDT Start Location: 5 SE Bogue Chitto / Lincoln County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.3822 / -90.388 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:08 PM CDT End Location: 11 NNW Salem / Lawrence County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.3753 / -90.2109 Survey Summary: This tornado began near Pleasant Hill Dr and Elm Ln in southeastern Lincoln County and tracked eastward crossing MS Hwy 583 in the Ruth community. It then continued along Greenwood Rd and Raiford Trail, crossing Primitive Dr in the Bristerville community, then across Monument Trail and Junction Ln before crossing into southwestern Lawrence County near the Verna community. It crossed Holmesville Rd and paralleled Verna Rd before lifting near Excell Boyd Rd. Along the path, countless trees were snapped or uprooted, some in large swaths, multiple outbuildings sustained damage, utility poles were damaged, a mobile home sustained roof and skirting damage, and a site built home sustained minor wind damage. .Jayess Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 6.3 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1000 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 8:04 PM CDT Start Location: 11 ESE Bogue Chitto / Lincoln County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.3693 / -90.2612 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:12 PM CDT End Location: 8 NNW Salem / Lawrence County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.3521 / -90.1584 Survey Summary: This tornado began near Junction Ln and Ard Trail in far southeastern Lincoln County, crossing Holmesville Rd as it moved into far southwestern Lawrence County. It continued across Woody Rd, WS Cothern Rd, and MS Hwy 44, passing near the center of the Jayess community. It then tracked across Jessie Wallace Rd and Latrell Sanders Rd before lifting just north of the Walthall County line. Along the path, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, some in large swaths. Utility poles were leaning or broken with several lines downed. Multiple homes and outbuildings sustained roof and siding damage, and a business received roof damage. A poultry farm southeast of Jayess sustained roof damage. .Jefferson Davis Tornado 1... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 10.1 miles Path Width /maximum/: 500 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 8:33 PM CDT Start Location: 6 SSW Prentiss / Jefferson Davis County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.5133 / -89.9128 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:45 PM CDT End Location: Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.4925 / -89.7445 Survey Summary: An EF-1 tornado touched down just west of MS Highway 13 near Mapp Turner Road and moved east-southeast across Greens Creek Road, Friendship Road, Martin Bass Road, Carson-Bunker Hill Road and Hunnicut Road before crossing MS Highway 35. It lifted near Bassfield-Cemetery Road as it merged with the Choctaw Road tornado. The tornado uprooted and snapped multiple trees along the path and downed power lines. A few trees were down on a couple buildings and homes. Some tin damage was noted to some sheds and skirting blown away from a mobile home. .Chocktaw Road Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.9 miles Path Width /maximum/: 250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 8:41 PM CDT Start Location: 3 WNW Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.5118 / -89.7927 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:44 PM CDT End Location: 1 SW Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.4927 / -89.7496 Survey Summary: An EF-1 tornado began west of Chocktaw Road, tracked east- southeast into the west side of the town of Bassfield, and dissipated shortly after crossing MS Hwy 35 as it . Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted on the south and southwest side of Chocktaw Rd. A mobile home had the roof heavily damaged. A tree was down on a vehicle, and power lines were blown down. A wooden building was damaged on the edge of a pond as well. A well defined path of snapped and uprooted trees was left from just south of Chocktaw Rd southeastward to north of Dyess Trail. Estimated peak winds were 105 mph. Max width was 250 yards. Path length was 2.22 miles. .Bass Burkett Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.1 miles Path Width /maximum/: 400 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 8:41 PM CDT Start Location: 4 WSW Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.4769 / -89.8074 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:44 PM CDT End Location: 2 SSW Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.4725 / -89.7557 Survey Summary: This weak and brief tornado touch down along Carson Bunkerhill road and moved east and crossed Bass Burkett road, Lofton Drive and dissipated as it crossed Highway 35. A few trees were snapped but mostly uprooted trees were noted along the path. A couple power liens were down as well. .Bunker Hill Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.1 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/10/2026 Start Time: 8:42 PM CDT Start Location: 7 SSW Bassfield / Marion County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.4045 / -89.8114 End Date: 3/10/2026 End Time: 8:44 PM CDT End Location: 7 SSW Bassfield / Marion County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.3977 / -89.7942 Survey Summary: This brief EF-0 started along Grice Road where it uprooted a couple of trees. The tornado crossed Bunker Hill Road and ended along Highway 35, where it uprooted a couple more trees. Max wind speed 75 mph. Max width 50 yards. .Gum Swamp Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 12.0 miles Path Width /maximum/: 700 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 8:46 PM CDT Start Location: 1 ESE Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.4896 / -89.7182 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:57 PM CDT End Location: 3 SSW Seminary / Covington County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.52 / -89.5194 Survey Summary: This weak tornado touched down just east of Highway 42 and tracked east into Covington county. More area is need to be surveyed so we don't have an end point just yet. Tree damage was noted on Hosey Mikell road and Ridgeland roads. Additional Tree damage was see on Stubbs and Willie Buckley roads as well. A notable increase in intensity was seen as the tornado approached and crossed Gum Swamp road around Fairman Lane. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted. Some minor damage was done to a few structures on the east side of Gum Swamp road. The tornado continued east to just inside Covington county along Sumrall road were additional trees were uprooted. The tornado continued northeast and ended along Highway 589 where it uprooted a tree and snapped some large branches. Max wind 105 mph. Max width 700 yards. .Good Hope Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.2 miles Path Width /maximum/: 400 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 8:48 PM CDT Start Location: 3 NE Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.5243 / -89.7029 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:52 PM CDT End Location: 6 ENE Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.5386 / -89.652 Survey Summary: This weak and brief tornado touched down near the intersection of Williamsburg road and Claude Booth road and track just north of east across Good Hope road and Willie Fortenberry road. Uprooted and snapped trees were noted along the path. A few trees were down on sheds. .Okatoma Creek Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.1 miles Path Width /maximum/: 400 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/13/2026 Start Time: 9:04 PM CDT Start Location: 4 SE Seminary / Covington County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.5055 / -89.4473 End Date: 3/13/2026 End Time: 9:05 PM CDT End Location: 5 SE Seminary / Covington County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.5114 / -89.4302 Survey Summary: This brief EF-1 tornado began just west of Okatoma Creek uprooting a few trees. The tornado continued northeast and crossed Old Highway 49 and ended just east Old Highway 49 uprooting a few more trees. Max wind speed 90 mph. Max width 400 yards. .Glade Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 4.2 miles Path Width /maximum/: 400 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 9:33 PM CDT Start Location: 4 SE Laurel / Jones County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.6467 / -89.1125 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 9:39 PM CDT End Location: 7 ESE Laurel / Jones County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.6383 / -89.0417 Survey Summary: Tornado started west of HWY 15 where multiple trees were uprooted and snapped near HWY 15 and King's LN. Off of King's LN, there was roof damage to two single story houses and a metal shed was destroyed. The tornado proceeded to cross HWY 15 going east, damaging a gas storage tank, destroying another metal shed, and uprooting and snapping trees on Red Holifield Rd. As the tornado continued eastward, more trees were snapped and uprooted near Township Rd and Robins Rd. The tornado uprooted another trees while crossing Antioch Dr and Orange Rd. The tornado dissipated east of Orange Rd. .Blackledge Road Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 9:47 PM CDT Start Location: 1 SW Lightsey / Jones County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.7185 / -88.9533 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 9:50 PM CDT End Location: 1 SSE Lightsey / Wayne County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.7154 / -88.9259 Survey Summary: This tornado began near the intersection of Charlie Green Rd and Blackledge Rd, producing tree damage along its path. It continued eastward into Wayne County along Cleve Blackledge Rd producing minor tree damage. The tornado remained solely between Cleve Blackledge Rd and Pleasant Grove Rd. It reached its strongest point just prior to reaching Pleasant Grove Rd where it caused significant tree damage, evident on Sentinel 2 satellite imagery. A small building to the south of Cleve Blackledge Rd also sustained significant damage visibile on the satellite imagery but was likely associated with intense RFD winds rounding the south side of the tornado as debris was thrown toward the southeast. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ CE/MH/NF/KP/DL
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238 NOUS44 KJAN 010946 CCA PNSJAN ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 020900- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Jackson MS 446 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 3/11/26 Tornado Event - Update # 4... .Update...Following analysis of aerial imagery and coordination with neighboring offices, the following additional adjustments have been made to surveyed tornado paths from the evening of March 11th: *The track that was previously named the Ruth and Jayess tornado has been split into two separate paths - an EF1 tracking from Ruth to Bristerville to north of Jayess and a separate EF1 path south of that tracking through Jayess. *The path of the Chocktaw Road EF1 has been adjusted more southeastward along a swath of tree damage that was not accessible by ground survey teams. *Also in Jefferson Davis County, the EF1 Jefferson Davis 1 and EF1 West Bassfield tornado paths were combined into a single path, with additional minor tweaks made to the new path. *It was determined that an EF1 tornado path named the Pleasant Grove 1 in northwestern Wayne County actually began in northeastern Jones County along Blackledge Road. No additional changes are planned from this tornado event. .Overview...Twelve tornadoes were confirmed across the NWS Jackson area, including eleven EF1s (one of these was EF0 in the NWS Jackson area and reached EF1 strength in the NWS Mobile area) and one EF0. Additionally, widespread straight line wind damage occurred across portions of Lincoln, Lawrence, and Jefferson Davis counties. .Fox Road Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 8.1 miles Path Width /maximum/: 700 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 7:57 PM CDT Start Location: 4 ESE Bogue Chitto / Lincoln County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.4029 / -90.3806 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:07 PM CDT End Location: 12 E Bogue Chitto / Lincoln County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.3869 / -90.2461 Survey Summary: An EF-1 tornado touched down along Glade Lane and tracked east- southeast across Fox Road and through the north side of the Ruth and Bristerville communities. The tornado dissipated near the intersection of Silverton Trail and Orchard Lane, but additional straightline wind damage to trees and power lines continued south and east of the tornado path. .Ruth Bristerville Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 10.5 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1000 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 7:57 PM CDT Start Location: 5 SE Bogue Chitto / Lincoln County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.3822 / -90.388 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:08 PM CDT End Location: 11 NNW Salem / Lawrence County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.3753 / -90.2109 Survey Summary: This tornado began near Pleasant Hill Dr and Elm Ln in southeastern Lincoln County and tracked eastward crossing MS Hwy 583 in the Ruth community. It then continued along Greenwood Rd and Raiford Trail, crossing Primitive Dr in the Bristerville community, then across Monument Trail and Junction Ln before crossing into southwestern Lawrence County near the Verna community. It crossed Holmesville Rd and paralleled Verna Rd before lifting near Excell Boyd Rd. Along the path, countless trees were snapped or uprooted, some in large swaths, multiple outbuildings sustained damage, utility poles were damaged, a mobile home sustained roof and skirting damage, and a site built home sustained minor wind damage. .Jayess Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 6.3 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1000 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 8:04 PM CDT Start Location: 11 ESE Bogue Chitto / Lincoln County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.3693 / -90.2612 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:12 PM CDT End Location: 8 NNW Salem / Lawrence County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.3521 / -90.1584 Survey Summary: This tornado began near Junction Ln and Ard Trail in far southeastern Lincoln County, crossing Holmesville Rd as it moved into far southwestern Lawrence County. It continued across Woody Rd, WS Cothern Rd, and MS Hwy 44, passing near the center of the Jayess community. It then tracked across Jessie Wallace Rd and Latrell Sanders Rd before lifting just north of the Walthall County line. Along the path, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, some in large swaths. Utility poles were leaning or broken with several lines downed. Multiple homes and outbuildings sustained roof and siding damage, and a business received roof damage. A poultry farm southeast of Jayess sustained roof damage. .Jefferson Davis Tornado 1... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 10.1 miles Path Width /maximum/: 500 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 8:33 PM CDT Start Location: 6 SSW Prentiss / Jefferson Davis County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.5133 / -89.9128 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:45 PM CDT End Location: Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.4925 / -89.7445 Survey Summary: An EF-1 tornado touched down just west of MS Highway 13 near Mapp Turner Road and moved east-southeast across Greens Creek Road, Friendship Road, Martin Bass Road, Carson-Bunker Hill Road and Hunnicut Road before crossing MS Highway 35. It lifted near Bassfield-Cemetery Road as it merged with the Choctaw Road tornado. The tornado uprooted and snapped multiple trees along the path and downed power lines. A few trees were down on a couple buildings and homes. Some tin damage was noted to some sheds and skirting blown away from a mobile home. .Chocktaw Road Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.9 miles Path Width /maximum/: 250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 8:41 PM CDT Start Location: 3 WNW Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.5118 / -89.7927 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:44 PM CDT End Location: 1 SW Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.4927 / -89.7496 Survey Summary: An EF-1 tornado began west of Chocktaw Road, tracked east- southeast into the west side of the town of Bassfield, and dissipated shortly after crossing MS Hwy 35 as it . Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted on the south and southwest side of Chocktaw Rd. A mobile home had the roof heavily damaged. A tree was down on a vehicle, and power lines were blown down. A wooden building was damaged on the edge of a pond as well. A well defined path of snapped and uprooted trees was left from just south of Chocktaw Rd southeastward to north of Dyess Trail. Estimated peak winds were 105 mph. Max width was 250 yards. Path length was 2.22 miles. .Bass Burkett Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.1 miles Path Width /maximum/: 400 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 8:41 PM CDT Start Location: 4 WSW Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.4769 / -89.8074 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:44 PM CDT End Location: 2 SSW Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.4725 / -89.7557 Survey Summary: This weak and brief tornado touch down along Carson Bunkerhill road and moved east and crossed Bass Burkett road, Lofton Drive and dissipated as it crossed Highway 35. A few trees were snapped but mostly uprooted trees were noted along the path. A couple power liens were down as well. .Bunker Hill Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.1 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/10/2026 Start Time: 8:42 PM CDT Start Location: 7 SSW Bassfield / Marion County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.4045 / -89.8114 End Date: 3/10/2026 End Time: 8:44 PM CDT End Location: 7 SSW Bassfield / Marion County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.3977 / -89.7942 Survey Summary: This brief EF-0 started along Grice Road where it uprooted a couple of trees. The tornado crossed Bunker Hill Road and ended along Highway 35, where it uprooted a couple more trees. Max wind speed 75 mph. Max width 50 yards. .Gum Swamp Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 12.0 miles Path Width /maximum/: 700 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 8:46 PM CDT Start Location: 1 ESE Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.4896 / -89.7182 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:57 PM CDT End Location: 3 SSW Seminary / Covington County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.52 / -89.5194 Survey Summary: This weak tornado touched down just east of Highway 42 and tracked east into Covington county. More area is need to be surveyed so we don't have an end point just yet. Tree damage was noted on Hosey Mikell road and Ridgeland roads. Additional Tree damage was see on Stubbs and Willie Buckley roads as well. A notable increase in intensity was seen as the tornado approached and crossed Gum Swamp road around Fairman Lane. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted. Some minor damage was done to a few structures on the east side of Gum Swamp road. The tornado continued east to just inside Covington county along Sumrall road were additional trees were uprooted. The tornado continued northeast and ended along Highway 589 where it uprooted a tree and snapped some large branches. Max wind 105 mph. Max width 700 yards. .Good Hope Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.2 miles Path Width /maximum/: 400 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 8:48 PM CDT Start Location: 3 NE Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.5243 / -89.7029 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 8:52 PM CDT End Location: 6 ENE Bassfield / Jefferson Davis County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.5386 / -89.652 Survey Summary: This weak and brief tornado touched down near the intersection of Williamsburg road and Claude Booth road and track just north of east across Good Hope road and Willie Fortenberry road. Uprooted and snapped trees were noted along the path. A few trees were down on sheds. .Okatoma Creek Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.1 miles Path Width /maximum/: 400 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/13/2026 Start Time: 9:04 PM CDT Start Location: 4 SE Seminary / Covington County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.5055 / -89.4473 End Date: 3/13/2026 End Time: 9:05 PM CDT End Location: 5 SE Seminary / Covington County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.5114 / -89.4302 Survey Summary: This brief EF-1 tornado began just west of Okatoma Creek uprooting a few trees. The tornado continued northeast and crossed Old Highway 49 and ended just east Old Highway 49 uprooting a few more trees. Max wind speed 90 mph. Max width 400 yards. .Glade Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 4.2 miles Path Width /maximum/: 400 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 9:33 PM CDT Start Location: 4 SE Laurel / Jones County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.6467 / -89.1125 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 9:39 PM CDT End Location: 7 ESE Laurel / Jones County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.6383 / -89.0417 Survey Summary: Tornado started west of HWY 15 where multiple trees were uprooted and snapped near HWY 15 and King's LN. Off of King's LN, there was roof damage to two single story houses and a metal shed was destroyed. The tornado proceeded to cross HWY 15 going east, damaging a gas storage tank, destroying another metal shed, and uprooting and snapping trees on Red Holifield Rd. As the tornado continued eastward, more trees were snapped and uprooted near Township Rd and Robins Rd. The tornado uprooted another trees while crossing Antioch Dr and Orange Rd. The tornado dissipated east of Orange Rd. .Blackledge Road Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 3/11/2026 Start Time: 9:47 PM CDT Start Location: 1 SW Lightsey / Jones County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.7185 / -88.9533 End Date: 3/11/2026 End Time: 9:50 PM CDT End Location: 1 SSE Lightsey / Wayne County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.7154 / -88.9259 Survey Summary: This tornado began near the intersection of Charlie Green Rd and Blackledge Rd, producing tree damage along its path. It continued eastward into Wayne County along Cleve Blackledge Rd producing minor tree damage. The tornado remained solely between Cleve Blackledge Rd and Pleasant Grove Rd. It reached its strongest point just prior to reaching Pleasant Grove Rd where it caused significant tree damage, evident on Sentinel 2 satellite imagery. A small building to the south of Cleve Blackledge Rd also sustained significant damage visibile on the satellite imagery but was likely associated with intense RFD winds rounding the south side of the tornado as debris was thrown toward the southeast. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ CE/MH/NF/KP/DL
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