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.
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