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Tornado Reports

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16:22Z EF0 KPOE LA Avoyelles Dupont A weak tornado briefly touched down on highway 1181 east-southeast of Plaucheville in Avoyelles Parish. Three mobile homes and one brick home received minor damage to shingles, large roof awnings, and attached carports. One mobile home had a separate building for cooking and storage that had a wall break off when the roof awning blew off and also, a window broken when wind picked up an item and it hit the window. A small but sturdy storage shed was picked up spun and landed 20 yards from its original location. A large barn had a section of a door and wall blown off. Several trees were snapped.
17:00Z EF0 KDGX MS Hinds Clinton This weak and brief tornado touched down in the Southern Oaks subdivision just off Pinehaven Drive. A few cedar trees were snapped and the top of one hardwood tree was blown off. Additional large limbs were broken. The tornado continued to the northeast into a wooded area before lifting. A brief tornadic debris signature (TDS) was observed as well. The maximum estimated wind speed was 75mph.
18:10Z EF2 KDGX MS Copiah Wesson The tornado began along Highway 51 just southwest of Wesson. As it tracked northeast, it snapped many hardwood trees. It also caused roof damage to Wesson Attendance Center as well as downing trees that fell on employee cars. As the tornado continued across the southern end of Beauregard, it continued to down trees with one falling on a house. Another house had minor roof damage. As the tornado passed south-southeast of Sand Hill, it became more intense with numerous trees snapped along Beauregard Road. The worst damage occurred on Sand Hill Road, where a home was obliterated. This is where the tornado reached its most intense point and winds reached 130 mph. Another home suffered significant roof damage, a shop was destroyed and many trees were blown down. The tornado tracked northeast, downing numerous trees and causing roof damage to a mobile home on Beauregard Road. The tornado then weakened slightly as it tracked into Simpson County and caused roof damage to two homes on Rockport Road. EF1 type damage was found in the Rockport area, which included snapped trees and some minor roof damage along Highway 27, Camp Lane, and Lower Rockport Road. Minor tree damage occurred as the tornado tracked south of Bridgeport. It reintensified near Bushtown Shivers Road and snapped and uprooted softwood trees as it tracked across Highway 28 south of Pinola. The tornado finally lifted near Tom Coke Road on the eastern side of Pinola. The total path length for this tornado was 30.8 miles. The maximum estimated wind speed was 130mph.
18:15Z EF1 KDGX MS Leake Conway The tornado began just to the west of Highway 429, snapping some trees near Koli Creek. The tornado then tracked northeast along Cooper Road. In this area, it caused heavy tree damage along the path, snapping or uprooting numerous trees. Also along this road, three chicken houses were flattened and another was damaged. A home suffered minor roof damage. The tornado crossed Waggoner Road and lifted in an adjacent wooded area. The maximum estimated wind speed was 110mph.
18:34Z EF1 KDGX MS Simpson Schley The tornado began along Highway 51 just southwest of Wesson. As it tracked northeast, it snapped many hardwood trees and also caused roof damage to Wesson Attendance Center. The tornado also downing trees that fell onto employee cars. As the tornado continued across the southern end of Beauregard, it continued to down trees with one falling on a house. As the tornado passed south-southeast of Sand Hill, it became more intense with numerous trees snapped along Beauregard Road. The worst damage occurred on Sand Hill Road, where a home was destroyed. This is where the tornado reached its most intense point with winds reaching 130 mph. Another home suffered significant roof damage, a shop was destroyed and many trees were blown down. The tornado tracked northeast, downing numerous trees and causing roof damage to a mobile home on Beauregard Road. The tornado then weakened slightly as it tracked into Simpson County and caused roof damage to two homes on Rockport Road. EF1 type damage was found in the Rockport area, which included snapped trees and some minor roof damage along Highway 27, Camp Lane, and Lower Rockport Road. Minor tree damage occurred as the tornado tracked south of Bridgeport. It re-intensified near Bushtown Shivers Road and snapped and uprooted softwood trees as it tracked across Highway 28 south of Pinola. The tornado finally lifted near Tom Coke Road on the eastern side of Pinola. The total path length for this tornado was 30.8 miles. The maximum estimated winds were 130mph, which occurred in Copiah County. The maximum estimated winds in Simpson County were 95mph. The maximum path width for this entire tornado was 250 yards.
18:45Z EF1 KDGX MS Winston Hinze The tornado began west of Hinze-Rural Hill Road near Lobutcha Creek. It snapped several softwood trees and uprooted a few hardwood trees. The tornado then tracked along Hinze Road where it continued to cause tree damage before lifting. The maximum estimated wind speed was 105mph.
19:04Z EF0 KLCH LA Jefferson Davis Niblett A tornado touched down just north of Arcenaux Road and moved across empty rice fields. No damage was reported.
19:15Z EF1 KLIX MS Walthall Lexie The tornado initially touched down just west of Mississippi Highway 27 southwest of Tylertown, moved moved northeast across the highway uprooting a few trees and snapping large tree limbs. The tornado moved east-northeast across East Lexie Road with the greatest damage near Ginntown Road. Heavy tree damage was noted in this area with dozens of trees uprooted or snapped. One home had a total loss of the roof and one exterior wall collapsed inward. Two individuals sustained superficial injuries and were treated on scene. A few other mobile homes had minor damage to undercarriage and roofing. A metal building had more than 80 percent of its roof removed. Minor damage also occurred to the roof of a church. The tornado crossed the intersection of Mississippi Highway 48 and Purvis Road before lifting. The tornado was rated EF1 with an estimated peak wind of 105 mph. Path length was 5 miles and maximum width 250 yards. Event time was estimated based on radar.
19:24Z EF0 KDGX MS Smith Cohay This brief tornado touched down on Smith County Road 114 in western Smith County. It crossed Georgia Pacific Land and ended back on County Road 114 near Clear Creek. A few trees were downed along the path. The maximum estimated wind speed was 75mph.
19:43Z EF1 KDGX MS Smith Sylvarena The tornado began near Smith County Road 84, where some softwood trees were uprooted. It then tracked northeast into Sylvarena. Here the tornado damaged several structures along Highway 18, including ripping off a gas station canopy and blowing down an antenna. Homes also had roof damage and were damaged by uprooted trees. The tornado continued northeast and lifted amongst some trees south of Ted-Sylvarena Road. The maximum estimated wind speed was 105mph.
19:52Z EF1 KDGX MS Smith Ted The tornado began just west of Smith County Road 107 where it snapped some trees. It then crossed into Jasper County, continuing to uproot and snap trees. The tornado entered Montrose where numerous trees were either snapped or uprooted. There was also damage to several buildings in Montrose, including roof damage to a church as well as damage to houses due to fallen trees. The tornado was at its widest point in Montrose. The tornado continued northeast, following Highway 15, where it snapped and uprooted trees through the remainder of its path, with a few falling on homes. The tornado lifted just north of the Highway 15 intersection with Jasper County Road 24. The total path length for this tornado was 14.7 miles. The maximum width for this tornado was 350 yards and maximum estimated winds were 110mph, which occurred in Jasper County. The highest winds estimated in Smith County was 90mph.
19:54Z EF1 KDGX MS Jasper Hamlet The tornado began just west of Smith County Road 107 where it snapped some trees. It then crossed into Jasper County, continuing to uproot and snap trees. The tornado entered Montrose where numerous trees were either snapped or uprooted. There was also damage to several buildings in Montrose, including roof damage to a church as well as damage to houses due to fallen trees. The tornado was at its widest point in Montrose. The tornado continued northeast, following Highway 15, where it snapped and uprooted trees through the remainder of its path, with a few falling on homes. The tornado lifted just north of the Highway 15 intersection with Jasper County Road 24. The total path length for this tornado was 14.7 miles. The maximum width for this tornado was 350 yards and maximum estimated winds were 110mph, which occurred in Jasper County.
21:32Z EF3 KMOB FL Escambia Mc David This tornado developed from an isolated supercell thunderstorm. The tornado first touched down southwest of Lambert-Ridge Road southeast of McDavid. The tornado gradually increased in strength and width as it continued northeast toward Century. The first EF-2 intensity damage noted was on Holland Drive where a workshop was completely destroyed. The tornado reached its peak intensity (widespread EF-2 damage with isolated EF-3 damage) as it moved into Century. Numerous homes were damaged or destroyed. A couple of homes experienced complete loss of the roof with only the walls of small interior rooms remaining. Extensive tree damage was noted with numerous softwood and hardwood trees either uprooted or snapped. Numerous power poles were also snapped. The tornado continued to track northeast out of Century and moved across the Florida Alabama state line into Escambia County Alabama.
21:50Z EF2 KMOB AL Escambia Wahl This tornado was produced from an isolated supercell thunderstorm. The tornado moved northeast out of Escambia County Florida and into Escambia County AL just east of Flomaton. EF-2 intensity damage was surveyed on Old Fannie Road. The tornado continued northeast toward Pollard where it weakened and lifted. Extensive tree damage was noted with numerous softwood and hardwood trees either uprooted or snapped. Several power poles were also snapped.
22:00Z EF0 KMXX AL Montgomery Mathews National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northeastern Montgomery County and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF-0 tornado. Winds were estimated to be around 80 mph. ||The tornado first touched down just south of Lawson Road, where it toppled 2 trees. It then proceeded northeast and paralleled Lawson Road. As the tornado approached Flowers Road, additional damage occurred to a metal building, where a portion of the roof and side panels were removed. Here, the tornado was at its strongest point with winds estimated at 80 mph. Roughly 300 yards past Flowers Road, additional 80 mph winds associated with the tornado collapsed another outbuilding. The tornado continued northeast, and additional large limbs were down until the tornado lifted before reaching Dani Lane.
22:33Z EF2 KEVX AL Conecuh Brooklyn This tornado was produced from the same parent supercell thunderstorm that produced the EF-3 tornado in Century, FL. The tornado in Conecuh County first touched down south of County Road 6 and quickly strengthened as it crossed the road. EF-2 intensity damage was observed at the Johnsonville Volunteer Fire Department which was completely destroyed. Significant tree damage was noted in the area and a well built home suffered extensive roof damage. The tornado continued to the northwest toward the Johnsonville Circle area where a few homes suffered roof damage. A single wide mobile home on Johnsonville Circle was destroyed. The mobile home was not anchored. Damage in this area was consistent with EF-1 intensity. The tornado lifted in the woods just to the northeast of the end of Clinton Drive.
23:00Z EF1 KEVX AL Covington South This tornado was produced from the same parent supercell that produced tornadoes in Conecuh and Escambia Counties in Alabama as well as Escambia County Florida. The Covington County tornado first produced sporadic tree damage on Lloyd Mill Road. The tornado reached peak intensity of EF-1 when it moved across Swinson Road and destroyed a single wide mobile home. One person in the home suffered minor injuries. The tornado continued northeast and porduced further sporadic tree damage and minor roof damage to a few residences. It lifted and dissipated on Boykin Road just south of the Butler County line.
00:20Z EF1 KEOX AL Pike Hamilton Xrds National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Pike County and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF-1 tornado. Winds were estimated to be around 105 mph. ||The tornado formed along a QLCS and first touched down over an area of clear-cut forest just northwest of AL Hwy 125, approximately 1.5 miles west-southwest of U.S. Hwy 231. Shortly after touching down, it reached its peak wind speeds of approximately 105 mph, where it uprooted or snapped 50 to 100 pine trees across a path that approached AL Hwy 125. A mobile home was destroyed and a home was damaged due to the falling trees. It continued east-northeast and crossed U.S. Hwy 231 about 9/10 of a mile south of the intersection of AL Hwy 125 and U.S. Hwy 231. The tornado caused minor roof damage to a home along U.S. Hwy 231, and then destroyed a partially covered horse arena before crossing an open field and snapping numerous trees along the tree line. From there, the tornado crossed Pike County Road 4423 and continued on the same path as it crossed Pike County Road 4421. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted at both locations. The tornado appeared to broaden and weaken rapidly after crossing County Road 4421.
00:57Z EF1 KMXX AL Russell Uchee National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwestern Russell County and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF-1 tornado. Winds were estimated to be around 90 mph.||The tornado touched down just southwest of Huguley Road, where it quickly intensified and snapped or uprooted numerous trees. The tornado achieved maximum intensity at this location, with winds around 90 mph. The most concentrated tree damage to mostly softwood trees was also observed. Moving quickly northeastward, the tornado crossed Capps Road, Phillips Road, Willis Valley Road, and Herring Road. A large steel truss shed was completely destroyed on Herring and lofted upward over power lines. An adjacent single family home sustained shingle damage, and a brick chimney collapsed. These were the only structures damaged in this tornado. Continuing northeastward, the tornado crossed U. S. Highway 80. Sporadic tree damage was noted along Green Dudley Road before ending at Thomas Road.
01:00Z EF0 KMXX AL Russell Unland National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Russell County and extreme southern Lee County and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF-0 tornado. Winds were estimated to be around 75 mph. ||The tornado touched down just southwest of Padgett Road in northwestern Russell County, where sporadic tree damage was noted. As the tornado continued northeastward, the most significant tree damage was observed along Brown Road, where numerous trees were uprooted or snapped in a sporadic pattern. The tornado paralleled Brown Road for several miles, where a few homes sustained shingle damage. An outbuilding along Brown Road just southwest of Crawford sustained heavy roof damage. An uninhabited single family home sustained damage as a large cedar tree fell onto it just north of Crawford along Bleeker Road. The final tree damage from the tornado was noted just inside the Lee County line along County Road 179.
01:07Z EF0 KMXX AL Lee J C Meadows Xrds National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Russell County and extreme southern Lee County and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF-0 tornado. Winds were estimated to be around 75 mph. |This tornado was a continuation of a tornado that moved out of Russell County.
09:49Z EF1 KMLB FL Glades Moore Haven The tornado initially touched down near the intersection of West Avenue and North Avenue, creating partial roof damage to a home along North Avenue as well as destroying a back porch and piercing side of nearby shed with debris. The tornado then traveled to the northeast, downing powerlines along the northeast side of the intersection of North Avenue and Riverside Drive SW as well as partially destroying a fence and uprooting trees. The tornado then moved northeast across the Caloosahatchee River. Additional roof debris was found in open fields on the east side of the river near River Road and Azalea Avenue. The tornado then tracked across open fields, before crossing Old US 27 and US 27 near Yaun Road. The most signficant damage occurred along the north side of Yaun Road where two mobile homes were destroyed. One mobile home was flipped and totaled, with debris scattered in a nearby field. The second mobile home remained standing, but most of the walls were removed. In addition to the mobile homes, a nearby fence was knocked down along with the destruction of a greenhouse, and dog and chicken pens. The porch roof of another mobile home was also destroyed. The tornado then lifted shortly thereafter just before crossing the railroad tracks near Park Avenue East.
10:10Z EF0 KAMX FL Collier Sunniland FHP officer travelling eastbound on I-75 reported a tornado touchdown north of the highway around mile marker 70 at 510 am. The officer lost site of the tornado at mile marker 66 at 517 am as it continued to travel northeast away from the interstate.

Storm reports are derived from "The Storm Events Database" (National Centers for Environmental Information) and/or "Past Storm Reports" (Storm Prediction Center).