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Updated · WDSU New Orleans · May 7
Mississippi tornadoes cause damage as National Weather Service confirms three
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Updated · WDSU New Orleans · May 7

Mississippi tornadoes cause damage as National Weather Service confirms three

12 articles · Updated · WDSU New Orleans · May 7
  • The strongest was an EF1 with 90mph winds in the Smithburg-Dillon area, while two EF0 tornadoes hit near Enon and Darbun in Walthall County.
  • The EF1 stretched from southeast Pike County into southwest Walthall County, toppling trees and wooden transmission lines; the EF0s caused minor roof and tree damage and affected a church.
  • A long-track tornado was also confirmed in northern Wilkinson County but remains unrated as survey crews continue assessing damage after Wednesday night's storms.
With reports of 14 tornadoes but only 3 confirmed, what is the true scale of Mississippi's storm damage?
What is the status of the child reported missing after the tornado outbreak that devastated southern Mississippi?