NWS Jackson, MS - May 2 and 3, 2009 Widespread Wind Damage to Portions of the Arklamiss

Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

Damage Survey from Catahoula Parish

Catahoula Parish Tornado

Location: Catahoula Parish
Time of Event: 8:51am to 8:55am, 05/03/09
Beginning Point: 3 miles NE Harrisonburg
Ending Point: 3 miles WSW Sicily Island
Rating: EF0, maximum winds 70 MPH
Path Length: 3 miles
Maximum Width: 40 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Summary of Damages: Narrow tornado path downed a number of trees along its path. Downed a large tree across the access road to Sicily Island Wildlife Management Area near the start of the path, and also downed trees across State Highway 913 just before it dissipated.