An upper-level shortwave trough moving east through the Central Plains initiated a few clusters of thunderstorms that spread into Mississippi during the morning of June 18th. With an unstable air mass and strong jet stream over the region, these storms became severe and produced hail and damaging wind through the morning.
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Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS JAN wrote it up.
An upper-level shortwave trough moving east through the Central Plains initiated a few clusters of thunderstorms that spread into Mississippi during the morning of June 18th. With an unstable air mass and strong jet stream over the region, these storms became severe and produced hail and damaging wind through the morning. An additional round of severe storms developed during the evening of the 18th and into the morning of the 19th. This even resulted in a rare June tornado outbreak. The previous record for number of June tornadoes in the state of Mississippi was 7 in 1974. A total of 15 tornadoes occurred across the state from June 18-19, 2023 - making this event a record in its own right. The tornado which occurred near Louin, MS was the first F3 or EF-3 rated tornado in the state since 1957.
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 Jun 18, 3:55 AM CST, 4 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Jackson MS 455 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023 ...New DISCUSSION... .DISCUSSION... Issued at 450 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023 Today and Tonight...Quite a challenging forecast exists across the forecast area today into tonight. Currently, several perturbations embedded in west northwest flow aloft are lined up from southeast Arkansas back into east Oklahoma ahead of a closed low pressure system over south central Kansas. These have sparked several complexes of showers and storms across those areas overnight. As this low tracks east into the Mid-Mississippi River Valley through the course of the day and into the Ohio River Valley tonight, these perturbations/disturbances and any subsequent or associated east southeast advancing outflow boundaries will all aid in the development of showers and storm across the region, with multiple rounds of storms possible from early this morning into late tonight. While the overall synoptic pattern hasn't changed, high-res models are currently struggling with the placement and propagation of these boundaries and such. Therefore, it's making exact timing of these multiple rounds of storms very difficult to nail down during the period. That said, because it's now moving into the far northwest portions of the Delta region, the first round of severe storms is now moving through the northern half of the CWA as I type. As the comnplex exist the CWA here in a few hours, the question is will it leave a boundary in it's wake, and if, so where will it reside for possible storm development later today. Therefore, attention will need to strongly be paid locally as well as upstream to real time satellite, observations, of course radar, and other mesoanalysis to better depict the timing of these rounds of storms as well as the areas affected. With the airmass over the region becoming strongly unstable through the day with at least 3500-4500 J/kg of SBCAPE forecast, coupled with very steep mid-level lapse rates on the order of 7.5-8.5 C/km and 29-32 vertical totals, and strong deep layer wind shear around 60 knots, severe storms are expected across the forecast area. This includes the potential for super cells as well as fast-moving organized bowing lines of storms. Damaging winds of 70 mph and large hail up to tennis ball size are possible, with the largest hail threat expected this afternoon and evening. Also, a tornado cannot be ruled out. In addition, near constant lightning strikes are expected with storms, along with very heavy downpours. With several rounds of storms forecast, and thus the training of storms possible, up to 3 inches of rain in a short amount of time is possible and could result in flash flooding. The severe threat will continue into late tonight, with activity currently forecast to exit the forecast area by day break Monday morning. Lastly, if widespread cirrus debris from convection to the north is able to vacate the area this afternoon, highs will warm into the middle 90s across mainly east central Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. These hot temperatures combined with the humid conditions, could result in dangerous heat stress conditions across mainly the southwest half of the CWA. /19/ Monday into Saturday...Synoptic pattern will consist of building subtropical ridge from Mexico through the Southern Plains up into the Mid West to Great Lakes. This will help drive the upper low to cutoff & become closed off over the southeast states & gradually build southward & retrograde by mid- late week. This will help drier profiles closer to an inch & a quarter PWs will build in Monday into Tuesday. There will be some residual shear & instability for isolated but more diurnal severe convection to start the week on Monday & another round into Tuesday. Kept mention of "Marginal" for areas southeast of the Natchez Trace corridor for Monday & south of Interstate 20 into Tuesday. Main concerns are wind & hail, with bulk shear slightly relaxing (i.e. 30-35kts) & profiles becoming more unidirectional, favoring single & multicell. Highest rain & storm chances will be east of Interstate 55, with less coverage in the Mississippi River corridor. Some lingering jet dynamics help some redevelopment before midday Tuesday. Heat will build south of Interstate 20 & kept same areal configuration of heat stress concerns into Monday & "Limited" potential into Tuesday for extreme southwest Mississippi & northeast Louisiana. With scattered rain coverage but likely less cloud cover than Sunday, an advisory may be needed in future updates. With the retrograding closed low, moisture build from east to west & best convergence & diurnal rain/storm chances to be southeast of the Natchez Trace corridor & especially east of Interstate 55. Thermo profiles become slightly less oppressive & highs peak below normal in the mid-upper 80s, with heat stress concerns much less as heat indices only peak into the mid-upper 90s. Highs gradually moderate back near normal in the low 90s into next weekend. Rain & storm chances will unfortunately persist into next weekend as closed low becomes more open trough & sits over the southeast states & convergence persists. /DC/ && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1225 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023 Flight categories are forecast to fall to a mix of mainly MVFR/IFR categories due to developing low stratus, as well as some patchy fog. Chances for convection will also increase during the overnight hours, and remain high through much of Sunday as several rounds of storms are forecast to track to the east across the region. Some of the storms will be severe and capable of producing wind gusts of 61 knots and large hail up to the size of tennis balls, especially late Sunday. Near continuous lightning strikes and heavy downpours are expected to accompany all of today's convection as well. Winds overnight will be light with a southerly component to calm. Away from convection, winds will be southerly between 5-10 knots. /19/ && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Jackson 90 72 90 71 / 80 70 40 20 Meridian 87 71 90 69 / 70 60 60 30 Vicksburg 92 72 92 73 / 70 60 20 20 Hattiesburg 91 74 92 73 / 70 40 70 40 Natchez 94 74 94 73 / 40 50 30 30 Greenville 86 71 89 70 / 90 60 10 10 Greenwood 88 71 90 70 / 90 80 20 10 && .JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MS...None. LA...None. AR...None. && 19/DC
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 448 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-MSZ018-019-025>052-056>058-182000- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland- Madison LA-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery- Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-Humphreys- Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS- Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale- Smith-Jasper-Clarke- 448 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and north central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today through Tonight Severe thunderstorms are likely . Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to tennis ball size. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible for portions of the outlook area Monday afternoon and evening. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible again over portions of the outlook area Tuesday afternoon and evening. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees is expected over southwest portions of the outlook area again Monday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values near 105 degrees is possible for portions of the outlook area again Monday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.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 Tuesday night and today through Monday night. LAZ023-025-MSZ053>055-059-061>066-072>074-182000- Franklin LA-Tensas-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Jefferson-Franklin MS- Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar- Forrest- 448 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and south central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today through Tonight DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today Severe thunderstorms are likely . Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to tennis ball size. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Caution is advised for possible dangerous heat as heat index values peak near 105 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be possible with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible for portions of the outlook area Monday afternoon and evening. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible again over portions of the outlook area Tuesday afternoon and evening. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees is expected over southwest portions of the outlook area again Monday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values near 105 degrees is possible for portions of the outlook area again Monday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.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 Tuesday night and today through Monday night. LAZ024-026-MSZ060-182000- Catahoula-Concordia-Adams- 448 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today through Tonight DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Severe thunderstorms are likely . Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to tennis ball size. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 106 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible for portions of the outlook area Monday afternoon and evening. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible again over portions of the outlook area Tuesday afternoon and evening. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees is expected over southwest portions of the outlook area again Monday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values near 105 degrees is possible for portions of the outlook area again Monday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.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 Tuesday night and today through tonight. 19 && ...HAZARD LEGEND... *SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS* High...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong or violent tornadoes possible. Moderate...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong tornadoes possible. Enhanced...Severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are possible. Slight...Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Marginal...Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. *FLOODING* Extreme...Widespread and significant flooding is likely. Significant...Widespread flash flooding is likely and significant flooding is possible. Elevated...Areas of flash flooding likely. Limited...Localized flash flooding is possible. *DANGEROUS HEAT* Extreme...Extreme heat is expected with peak heat index values in excess of 110 degrees for multiple days. Heat stroke continues to be a major concern. Significant...Dangerous heat expected with peak heat index values in excess of 110 degrees. Heat stroke will be a significant concern. Elevated...Dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 106 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely. Limited...Caution is advised for possible dangerous heat as heat index values peak near 105 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be possible. ...USEFUL WEATHER WEB PAGES (URLS)... 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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
435 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023
MSZ026>029-181030-
Carroll MS-Grenada MS-Montgomery MS-Webster MS-
435 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Carroll,
southeastern Grenada, western Webster and Montgomery Counties through
530 AM CDT...
At 435 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Carrollton, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Jefferson around 445 AM CDT.
Winona around 450 AM CDT.
Elliott and Duck Hill around 500 AM CDT.
Sweatman around 510 AM CDT.
Misterton, Lodi and Gore Springs around 515 AM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM CDT for
north central Mississippi.
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LAT...LON 3372 8951 3372 8944 3349 8933 3333 8990
3358 9008 3387 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0935Z 244DEG 30KT 3351 8992
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
22Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
446 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023
LAZ007-008-015-181015-
Richland LA-Morehouse LA-West Carroll LA-
446 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Morehouse, northern Richland and southwestern West Carroll Parishes
through 515 AM CDT...
At 446 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Oak Ridge, or 7 miles northwest of Rayville, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Rayville around 450 AM CDT.
Holly Ridge around 500 AM CDT.
Delhi, Epps and Warden around 510 AM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM CDT for
northeastern Louisiana.
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LAT...LON 3273 9136 3269 9138 3269 9140 3261 9140
3258 9145 3257 9143 3254 9144 3253 9147
3250 9148 3241 9148 3240 9163 3249 9193
3252 9190 3260 9193 3266 9191 3267 9193
3266 9194 3272 9197
TIME...MOT...LOC 0946Z 283DEG 42KT 3257 9181
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
DCThe Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 87 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 10:01 UTC.
16 thunderstorm wind, 16 tornado, 13 hail, 5 flash flood, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Multiple trees were blown down in a swath across the northern part of the Warren County.
Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in and near Utica. The largest hailstones fell on Morrison Road east of town.
Downburst winds from a severe thunderstorm blew down scattered trees in a swath from near MS Highway 490 and Quinn Road on the east side of Noxapater to near MS Highway 14 and the Noxubee County line. One tree fell onto a home along Eaves Road.
Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in Gallman. Wind-driven hail broke the windows of a home along US Highway 51.
A few trees were blown down in Gallman.
Several trees were blown down along MS Highway 490.
A few trees were blown down on MS Highway 421.
Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in Hazlehurst.
Hail up to the size of tennis balls fell in Crystal Springs. Several vehicles were damaged in the area.
Several trees were blown down across roads in southwestern Simpson County.
Significant hail damage occurred near Georgetown. Hail larger than the size of golf balls broke through a wind shield in the area.
A tree was blown down across MS Highway 42.
Downburst winds with a severe thunderstorm blew down numerous trees and power lines in a swath from Laurel southeast through the Lower Myrick Road area near Glade. One tree fell onto a house and vehicles in Laurel.
Hail up to the size of quarters fell in Ovett.
A tree was blown down near Farr Road.
Scattered trees were blown down in a swath across southern parts of Scott County.
Trees were blown down across several roads in northeast Jasper County including on County Road 24, MS Highway 513, and County Road 1824.
Downburst winds from a severe thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines in a swath across northern and central parts of Clarke County including in Stonewall. Some trees fell onto roads in the area.
A tree was blown down across the exit ramp of Interstate 59 near Pachuta.
Hail up to the size of quarters fell near the Mill Creek area.
An EF-1 tornado touched down just south of County Road 440 and east of County Road 444 where numerous tree branches and a few trees were blown down. The tornado moved southeast across the end of County Road 4401 and blew trees down onto a home and a vehicle. In this area, the tornado reached its peak intensity with gusts estimated to be 95 mph. The tornado continued southeastward and damaged more trees. It dissipated near County Road 672 where the foof of an outbuilding was peeled back.
An EF-0 tornado began near Stump Bridge Road, moved east across Sharon Rd. at John Powell Rd., and lifted before reaching Dry Creek Rd. Along its path multiple trees were uprooted, and some smaller trees and large limbs were snapped. One home sustained minor damage to its metal roof, and an antenna was damaged. Estimated max wind speeds with this tornado were 80 mph.
An EF-1 tornado developed just east of Sunnybrook Road between W. Porter Street and W. Jackson St. and then moved east-northeast through the downtown Ridgeland area. Along its path, multiple trees were damaged. The historic Wesley Chapel on West Porter Street, which was moved from Old Canton Road to its current location in the 1900s, was destroyed when it was blown off its foundation blocks. The tornado crossed Maple St., Central Avenue, and Washington St. A home along N. Wheatley St. had shingle damage. The tornado continued east across NE Madison Dr. and US Highway 51 where a business sustained shingle and tin damage. The tornado ended near the intersection of Beaver Creek Drive and Willow Dr. where a power pole was blown down, fences were damaged, and some minor roof damage occurred. The estimated maximum winds were 90 mph.
An EF-1 tornado touched down along Road 508-N and snapped trees as it moved northeast. The tornado moved across Clifton-Hillsboro Road, Harrell Rd., and Clifton Rd. before it finally dissipated near Hillsboro-Ludlow Rd. and Harperville Rd. The maximum estimated winds were 105 mph. A tornadic debris signature was observed on radar with this tornado.
Hail up tothe size of quarters fell near the Wynndale Road exit on Interstate 55.
An EF-1 tornado began along Baker Lane between Lakeview Road and Hobson Circle, moved east-southeast across Andrew Chapel Rd., and ended near the northern end of Trickhambridge Rd. Along its path, multiple trees were uprooted, a home sustained shingle damage, and a utility line was blown down. The estimated maximum winds were 90 mph. A tornadic debris signature was observed on radar with this tornado.
Trees were blown down along MS Highway 404.
An EF-0 tornado developed north of Pelahatchie Lake, moved north across MS Highway 43 east of Hurdle Road, and then quickly lifted. Only minor tree damage occurred along the path of this tornado. Estimated maximum wind speeds were 75 mph.
An EF-2 tornado developed near the intersection of MS Highway 469 and Foster Road where it blew down several trees and damaged an old chicken house. Scattered tree damage continued as the tornado moved across Seventh Day Rd. and US Highway 49, with the porch of a house damaged along Summerlin Rd. The tornado strengthened and produced more focused tree damage as it crossed Albert Enoch Rd., OC Kitchens Drive, and Zekes Alley. In this area, several homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage, the walls of an outbuilding were collapsed, and the fence around a basketball court was downed. The tornado reached its peak intensity east of McLin Cir. where more prolific snapping of trees occurred. The tornado weakened and lifted as it crossed Thomasville Rd. near Johnson Place. Estimated maximum winds were 115 mph. A tornadic debris signature was observed on radar with this tornado.
Hail up to quarter size fell on the north side of Florence.
Hail up to the size of golf balls fell on Cato Road northeast of Braxton.
An EF-0 tornado moved east along N. Star Road and ended near Henry Cannon Rd. A few trees were uprooted ,and large tree branches were broken. Estimated maximum winds were 80 mph.
An EF- tornado began along Gray Road in the Cross Roads community of Rankin County where it uprooted trees. It moved east across Rankin-Ferguson Rd. and into southwestern Scott County where it continued to produce minor tree damage along Cooperville Rd. The tornado then made a northeastward turn as the circulation occluded began to produce EF-1 rated tree damage as it crossed Stuart Rd. and S. Water Tank Rd. The tornado lifted near the intersection of MS Highway 13 and Cooperville Rd. Estimated maximum winds in Rankin County were 85 mph. The total path length across both counties was 5.77 miles.
An EF- tornado began along Gray Road in the Cross Roads community of Rankin County where it uprooted trees. It moved east across Rankin-Ferguson Rd. and into southwestern Scott County where it continued to produce minor tree damage along Cooperville Rd. The tornado then made a northeastward turn as the circulation occluded began to produce EF-1 rated tree damage as it crossed Stuart Rd. and S. Water Tank Rd. The tornado lifted near the intersection of MS Highway 13 and Cooperville Rd. Estimated maximum winds in Scott County were 100 mph. The total path length across both counties was 5.77 miles.
Hail up to the size of nickels fell in Puckett.
An EF-0 tornado touched down along National Forest Road 521-A where it damaged several trees as it moved north into the woods. It quickly dissipated before meeting the loop of the road to the north. Estimated maximum wind speeds were 80 mph.
An EF-0 tornado touched down along MS Highway 18 just west of Raleigh and dissipated at Highway 35 a few miles north of Raleigh. It broke tree limbs and blew down a couple of trees along its path. Estimated maximum wind speeds were 80 mph.
Trees were blown down in the area.
An EF-1 tornado touched down along Smith County Road 501-2 and dissipated just after it crossed Smith County Road 529. The most intense damage was along MS Highway 501 where numerous trees were damaged and some minor damage occurred to a couple of homes. Multiple power lines were also blown down. Maximum estimated winds were 105 mph.
A second EF-1 developed a few minutes after the previous tornado in this area. This one touched down along MS Highway 501 where a few tree limbs were blown down. It intensified and damaged more trees as it crossed Sang Bender Road and Smith County Road 529 and turned northward. The tornado dissipated at Smith County Road 504. Estimated maximum wind speeds were 90 mph.
Flash flooding along Standing Pine Drive surrounded 4 mobile homes and required water rescues by boat. Other nearby areas were flooded as well.
An EF-3 tornado touched down along MS Highway 15 north of Bay Springs, moved northeast, and dissipated east of Louin. A few trees and power lines were blown down along Commerce Drive, and the Hol-Mac Plant sustained some minor damage to the roof and facilities. More intense structural damage occurred to buildings at Peco Farms where vehicles were also damaged, and a few loading trucks were flipped. Substantial tree damage began along the railroad tracks on the east side of the facility as the tornado moved across the property of Jones Lumber. There 3 metal building systems were demolished with an additional 3 having moderate to major damage. Estimated winds in this area were up to 150 mph. The tornado remained strong for much of its remaining path and caused substantial tree and power line damage. Notable tree fall against forward motion was also observed along the path. A few homes on the edge of the path had minor damage along County Road 1529 and 15291. A section of double wooden pole transmission lines was blown down just west of County Road 1537. The tornado was its widest near County Road 1537. As the tornado moved through the Tallahoma Creek bottom, significant tree damage occurred. The tornado crossed County Road 1612 where a chicken farm was demolished and extensive tree damage occurred. Several homes were damaged including one which lost its roof, and a mobile home was flipped. The tornado then moved across County Roads 16 and 16142. This area was where most homes were damaged or destroyed, and there were 1 fatality and 25 injuries. Estimated wind speeds here were up to 150 mph. Nearly a dozen mobile homes were destroyed including several which were thrown a considerable distance and broken into pieces. Almost a dozen conventional homes were severely damaged with roofs blown off or main walls blown down. The tornado continued across County Road 168 where substantial tree damage continued and several more homes were damaged including two with much of the roof torn off. The tornado then moved into a wooded area and dissipated before it reached County Road 23.
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in the area.
Several streets within the city were flooded.
There was flooding along Hugh Mitchell Road, and water entered a home.
Some low lying areas near Arlington were flooded.
Several roads in the Dixon area were flooded.
Several roads were flooded near the Canal Place Cinema.
Hail up to the size of nickels fell on the south side of Laurel.
Hail up to the size of ping pong balls fell on Interstate 59.
An EF-0 tornado began near the Broad Street and East Avenue intersection where tree limb and sporadic tree damage occurred. The tornado continued eastward and produced damage primarily to branches but did uproot a few trees as well. As the tornado crossed the area from Clearview Drive into Briarwood Dr., a tree was blown onto a home which caused roof damage. The tornado dissipated near Hasselwood Dr. where a few pines were leaned over and small branches were blown down. Peak estimated winds were 75 mph.
As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado, Jasper | 2023-06-18 | Permanent Home | Direct |
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