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New Year's Eve 2010 Rankin County Tornado

Event Summary

This weak tornado briefly touched down near Star and downed multiple limbs along with a few trees. This minor tree damage was noted along Shady Hill Drive and near Highway 49.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:	75 mph
Casualties:	none
Damage Path Length:	1.5 miles
Maximum Path Width:	50 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	1 mile SW Star 5:42pm
Approximate End Point/Time:	1 mile E Star 5:45pm

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

NWS Jackson, MS New Years 2010/2011 Severe Weather Event