With a moist and unstable airmass in place, showers and storms associated with a mesoscale complex moved into the region after midnight on the 21st. These storms pushed south and east through Mississippi and brought damaging winds to the region.
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The episode as NWS JAN wrote it up.
With a moist and unstable airmass in place, showers and storms associated with a mesoscale complex moved into the region after midnight on the 21st. These storms pushed south and east through Mississippi and brought damaging winds to the region.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 20, 10:56 PM CST, 4 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Jackson MS 1156 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 ...DANGEROUS HEAT STRESS CONTINUES WITH SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE... .UPDATE... Updated for 06Z aviation discussion && .AVIATION... 06Z TAF discussion: Expecting storms to continue from the northwest overnight and spread southeast. Right now, GLH GWO, GTR may see the bigger impacts. Added tempo groups for worsening conditions. Some of the storms may be strong to severe so added gusty winds at those sites also. The rest of the sites may experience a few hours of MVFR conditions for reduced visibility and briefly lowered ceilings. Most of the area should have prevailing VFR conditions by late afternoon Saturday./17/ && .DISCUSSION... This has been a difficult week of unpredictable weather. Northwest flow aloft has provided enough flow to force several rounds of isolated severe storms through the CWA, just as it's about to do tonight. None of the CAMs really have a handle on the situation. The storms in Arkansas formed in the high theta e bullseye and are now ascending and moving through the high CAPE environment. There is plenty of instability in the atmosphere with 5200 J/kg from the 00Z JAN sounding and about 35 kts of 0-6km shear. Already there are reports of large hail coming out of the storms in Arkansas. These storms will propagate into the CWA over the next hour or two and move further into central MS. Again the greatest threats remain as large hail and damaging wind gusts, but can't rule out a tornado. May need to watch out for heavy rainfall as well as storms may train to the southeast. /10/ Prior discussion below: Through tomorrow: Short segment of showers and thunderstorms coming in from the northwest this morning managed to strengthen and produce some wind damage across north-central MS going through the afternoon as it moved into an environment of 4000 to 5000 j/kg of CAPE and more than negligible wind shear. Severe thunderstorm watch # 291 was issued to cover threat of this cell (and potential of other cells instigated by tstorm outflow) going into SE MS through 7 pm. The cell prompting the warning has weakened significantly in the past hour but other cells are still trying to form along the outflow in a volatile environment and some of the watch will be kept going for now, at least until main triggering outflow moves to the southeast or totally washes out. Important to note that current Severe Thunderstorm Watch #291 does not cover larger threat from severe storms that looks to develop this evening into overnight hours. In the continued active northwest flow pattern aloft there is a complex of storms just now trying to take shape in southern MO. Similar to last night, a growing complex should forward-propagate southeast into an air mass over the Lower MS Valley containing 3000+ j/kg of CAPE well into the evening hours. Convection last night produced wind damage across portions of the Arklamiss Delta, but tonight the axis that storm clusters should ride down is shifted a little east and there is also potential for storms to hold onto their vigor longer into the night, owing to more instability and a bit more wind shear to aid in organization. The highest risk for damaging wind gusts (possibly up to 70 mph in isolated spots) is across roughly the Golden Triangle although there is still enough potential for impact well into the heart of the region to support SPC expanding their SLIGHT risk of severe weather with this afternoon's update. There are some signals from HREF data to suggest training convection could set up into northern zones late tonight into tomorrow morning as low level flow vectors briefly veer to a orientation more favorable for back-building. This will be an aspect of the situation to watch closely as we go into this evening, but for now we will refrain from hitting hard in the HWO/graphics because of inherent uncertainties of finer scale mesoscale evolution in this sort of setup. We anticipate most of the convection should be ending and/or shifting to our east very late tonight through midday Saturday morning. There remains at least slight potential in central and eastern zones that isolated potent storms could pop up in the afternoon in the midst of convergent low level flow in the wake of the main overnight convection. Considering the air mass will remain very unstable and somewhat sheared on Saturday we will have to monitor this potential later on Saturday closely. However, for now, general model consensus suggests enough drying and capping aloft coming in from the west Saturday afternoon to put a lid on most of the worrisome convection. Otherwise, temperatures will still be mainly in a range from the mid to upper 90s with a few readings topping out at the century mark possible in far western zones. Despite the continuing hot temperatures we do not anticipate needing another excessive heat warning for tomorrow in any spots, mainly because moisture looks to have a bit more ability to mix out some into tomorrow afternoon. /BB/ Saturday night through middle of next week (Thursday): Primary concerns looks to be dangerous heat lingering through late weekend (Sunday), with somewhat brief drier conditions, less muggy & less rain & storm chances by early week before gradual increase in rain & storm chances through the extended period into next week. Overall expect hot & dangerously humid conditions to be the main concern. As a deep mid-level subtropical ridge slowly retrogrades westward into the southern Plains & Rockies, a deep trough & cold front will dig down through the Appalachians will dig down through into the ArkLaMiss region by Saturday night & into Sunday morning. This will slowly help thermal profiles cool (i.e. 925mb around 23-28 degrees C), which will help temperatures to only slowly cool down, ever so slightly in the low-mid 90s while areas south of the front & west of the Mississippi River should still be able to peak in the upper 90s & possibly near 100 degrees in our far western Louisiana parishes. Due to some slightly drier air in the inch to inch & a quarter range & 850mb Theta E around 320K & isentropic subsidence, expect drier conditions with lower surface dewpoints falling into the upper 60s & better mixing. Thus, the heat issues should remain confined south of I-20 & especially in the Highway 84 corridor to over in the far southern Louisiana parishes. In these area south of I-20 we could flirt with heat indices near the 105-110+ degree range, with areas in the south more likely. Due to that, going to keep an "Elevated" in the Highway 84 corridor & "Limited" south of I- 20 in the HWO. Will mainly keep this bridged with the previous graphic & just mention in the HWO for now. As the trough & cold front dig south, expect the upper trough to gradually somewhat cut off over the northern Gulf & southeastern states by early next week. This will lead to continued cooler thermal profiles & some drier air advecting into the area, at least by early week. Due to this, expect highs slowly cool down closer to normals but still above normal in the low-mid 90s. In addition, lows could fall into the upper 60s in the north-northeast, especially into the Highway 82 corridor & Golden Triangle by Sunday & Monday nights. Expect moisture advection to only slowly increase from east- west through the week as the upper low slowly builds westward. However, due to north-northeasterly low-level flow, moisture advection will be slow to increase. Due to this, expect a dry & rain free day on Monday before scattered rain & storm chances move back in by early-mid portions of next week. Due to increasing rain chances, cooler thermal profiles & some scattered cloud cover, expect highs closer to normal & heat stress issues held in check. Due to meager lapse rates & flow, not expecting much in the way of stronger, more organized development. However, as PWs climb to above 2 inches & flow is light at times, some slow storm movement & locally heavy downpours are possible. /DC/ && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Jackson 77 97 76 95 / 15 14 10 2 Meridian 76 96 75 95 / 29 30 21 5 Vicksburg 77 97 76 96 / 5 12 5 1 Hattiesburg 78 97 76 97 / 5 18 7 6 Natchez 76 98 77 97 / 0 9 2 2 Greenville 77 95 74 95 / 27 18 6 1 Greenwood 77 94 72 92 / 57 32 10 0 && .JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MS...None. LA...None. AR...None. && 17
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 503 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 ARZ074-075-LAZ008-009-016-MSZ040-212215- Ashley-Chicot-West Carroll-East Carroll-Madison LA-Issaquena- 503 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and west central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Tonight EXCESSIVE HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Saturday Isolated strong to severe storms will be possible late tonight as a disturbance passes through the region. Wind gusts to 60 mph and large hail will be possible. Heavy downpours may also lead to localized flooding. Frequent dangerous lightning can also be expected. Strong to severe storms may linger through Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon highs will be in the upper 90s and heat indices will range from 105 to 110. Precautions should be taken to avoid heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night through Thursday High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with high humidity levels to produce heat indices near 105 Sunday. Precautions should be taken to avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations may be needed for portions of the region tonight. MSZ018-019-034-212215- Bolivar-Sunflower-Washington- 503 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Tonight EXCESSIVE HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Saturday Severe storms will be possible late tonight as a disturbance passes through the region. Wind gusts to 70 mph and quarter sized hail will be possible. Heavy downpours may also lead to localized flooding. Frequent dangerous lightning can also be expected. Strong to severe storms may linger through Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon highs will be in the upper 90s and heat indices will range from 105 to 110. Precautions should be taken to avoid heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night through Thursday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations may be needed for portions of the region tonight. MSZ025>029-031>033-037>039-044>046-051-052-057-058-212215- Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Lowndes-Choctaw- Oktibbeha-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Newton- Lauderdale-Jasper-Clarke- 503 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and northeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Mainly Tonight EXCESSIVE HEAT THREAT...Limited TIMING...Saturday Severe storms will be possible late tonight as a disturbance passes through the region. Wind gusts to 70 mph and quarter sized hail will be possible. Heavy downpours may also lead to localized flooding. Frequent dangerous lightning can also be expected. Strong to severe storms may linger through Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon highs will be in the upper 90s and heat indices will range from 105 to 110. Precautions should be taken to avoid heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night through Thursday The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations may be needed for portions of the region tonight through Saturday. MSZ030-212215- Clay- 503 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...Mainly Tonight EXCESSIVE HEAT THREAT...Limited TIMING...Saturday Severe storms will be likely late tonight as a disturbance passes through the region. Wind gusts in excess of 70 mph and golf ball sized hail will be possible. Tornadoes can not be ruled out. Heavy downpours may also lead to localized flooding. Frequent dangerous lightning can also be expected. Severe storms may linger through Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon highs will be in the upper 90s and heat indices will be near 105. Precautions should be taken to avoid heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night through Thursday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations may be needed for portions of the region tonight through Saturday. LAZ007-015-023>026-MSZ060-212215- Morehouse-Richland-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Adams- 503 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday EXCESSIVE HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Saturday Highs in the upper 90s combined with high humidity will lead to heat indices from 105 to 110. Precautions should be taken to avoid heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night through Thursday High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with high humidity levels to produce heat indices from 105 to 110 Sunday. Precautions should be taken to avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations is not expected through next Thursday. MSZ035-036-042-043-049-050-056-212215- Humphreys-Holmes-Yazoo-Madison MS-Rankin-Scott-Smith- 503 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Mainly Tonight EXCESSIVE HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Saturday Severe storms will be possible late tonight as a disturbance passes through the region. Wind gusts to 70 mph and quarter sized hail will be possible. Heavy downpours may also lead to localized flooding. Frequent dangerous lightning can also be expected. Strong to severe storms may linger through Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon highs will be in the upper 90s and heat indices will range from 105 to 110. Precautions should be taken to avoid heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night through Thursday High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with high humidity levels to produce heat indices near 105 Sunday. Precautions should be taken to avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations may be needed for portions of the region tonight through Saturday. MSZ041-047-048-053>055-061>065-072>074-212215- Sharkey-Warren-Hinds-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Franklin MS-Lincoln- Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Marion-Lamar-Forrest- 503 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and west central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Tonight through Saturday EXCESSIVE HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Saturday Severe storms will be possible late tonight as a disturbance passes through the region. Wind gusts to 60 mph and quarter sized hail will be possible. Heavy downpours may also lead to localized flooding. Frequent dangerous lightning can also be expected. Strong to severe storms may linger through Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon highs will be in the upper 90s and heat indices will range from 105 to 110. Precautions should be taken to avoid heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night through Thursday High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with high humidity levels to produce heat indices near 105 Sunday. Precautions should be taken to avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations may be needed for portions of the region tonight through Saturday. MSZ059-212215- Jefferson- 503 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Saturday EXCESSIVE HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Saturday Isolated strong to severe storms will be possible late tonight as a disturbance passes through the region. Wind gusts to 70 mph and quarter sized hail will be possible. Heavy downpours may also lead to localized flooding. Frequent dangerous lightning can also be expected. Strong to severe storms may linger through Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon highs will be in the upper 90s and heat indices will range from 105 to 110. Precautions should be taken to avoid heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night through Thursday High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with high humidity levels to produce heat indices 105 to 110 Sunday. Precautions should be taken to avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations may be needed for portions of the region Saturday. MSZ066-212215- Jones- 503 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Tonight through Saturday EXCESSIVE HEAT THREAT...Limited TIMING...Saturday Isolated strong to severe storms will be possible late tonight as a disturbance passes through the region. Wind gusts to 70 mph and quarter sized hail will be possible. Heavy downpours may also lead to localized flooding. Frequent dangerous lightning can also be expected. Strong to severe storms may linger through Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon highs will be in the upper 90s and heat indices will range from 105 to 110. Precautions should be taken to avoid heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night through Thursday High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with high humidity levels to produce heat indices from 105 to 110 Sunday. Precautions should be taken to avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations may be needed for portions of the region tonight through Saturday. 21 && ...HAZARD LEGEND... *SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS* High...Significant severe thunderstorms are expected. Moderate...Severe storms expected with significant severe weather possible. Enhanced...Severe storms expected. Slight...Severe storms possible. Marginal...Isolated severe storms possible. *EXCESSIVE HEAT* Extreme...Maximum heat index greater than 110 degrees for 3 or more days in a row and/or air temperatures greater than 107 degrees. Significant...Maximum heat index greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures greater than 105 degrees. Elevated...Maximum heat index 105 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures greater than 103 degrees. Limited...Maximum heat index near 105 degrees and/or air temperatures 100 to 103 degrees. ...USEFUL WEATHER WEB PAGES (URLS)... 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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1127 PM CDT FRI JUL 20 2018
MSZ018-019-025-034-210515-
Washington MS-Leflore MS-Sunflower MS-Bolivar MS-
1127 PM CDT FRI JUL 20 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SUNFLOWER...NORTHERN LEFLORE...
NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON AND SOUTHEASTERN BOLIVAR COUNTIES UNTIL 1215
AM CDT...
At 1127 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Renova, or over Cleveland, moving southeast at 45 mph.
Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Cleveland and Boyle around 1135 PM CDT.
Ruleville around 1140 PM CDT.
Blaine around 1150 PM CDT.
Sunflower around 1155 PM CDT.
Moorhead around 1205 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Doddsville, Schlater,
Pace and Merigold.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
&&
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
north central and northwestern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3383 9045 3381 9045 3381 9040 3375 9029
3373 9031 3370 9030 3370 9027 3373 9025
3367 9013 3333 9071 3375 9104 3395 9068
TIME...MOT...LOC 0427Z 321DEG 37KT 3377 9076
GRGThe Little Rock radar (KLZK), 156 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 05:00 UTC.
23 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree was blown down and partially blocked Highway 1.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Bolivar County. A 58mph wind gust was measured at Cleveland Municipal Airport.
Several structures at the Parchman correctional facility had portions of the roof torn off. Other metal buildings had roll up doors blown in and some roof damage. Several power poles were snapped in the area as well. Several trees were uprooted or snapped in the area and across the northern portion of the county. Damage photos suggested wind gusts of at least 85mph.
Many trees were blown down around Drew and Ruleville along with power lines blown down and poles snapped. A roof was peeled off of a church in Blaine.
A tree was blown down onto power lines on Mimosa Drive in Indianola.
Trees were blown down in Money.
A tree was blown down along County Road 145 at Florewood River Plantation State Park.
Trees were blown down, including one that fell onto a power line.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the northern part of the county, especially just north of Carrollton. Multiple trees were blown down along Highway 17 near Coila. Numerous trees were also blown down in the southern part of the county. A 53 mph wind gust was observed at Greenwood Leflore Airport.
A tree was blown down along Sunset Circle.
A tree was blown down on China Street.
A tree was blown down along Rosebank-Mount Olive Road.
A tree was blown down along New Hope Road.
A tree was blown down along Grand Avenue and another was blown down along Old Tchula Road.
A tree was blown down along Ellis Road and another tree was blown down along Old Wilson Road.
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in the southwest part of the county.
Trees were blown down, including one on a power line in Camden. Multiple trees were blown down along Highway 43 between Camden and Sharon. Multiple trees were also blown down on Highway 16 and trees were blown down in Sharon.
A tree was blown down Bowling Green Road.
A tree was blown down along Red Dog Road and another tree was blown down along Old Robinson Road.
A tree was blown down along Welch Road.
A tree was blown down and blocked the entrance to an apartment building.
A tree fell onto multiple power lines near the intersection of Camelia Drive and Spillway Road.
A tree blew down.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Mississippi in 2018Every state in 2018This day in weather historyWarnings in Mississippi, July 2018
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 759859, 759861, 759862, 759863, 759907, 759869, 759870, 759879, 760281, 759871, 759880, 760284, 760285, 760289, 760286, 760292, 760302, 760288, 760310, 760313, 760315, 760320, 760321.