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Rankin/Smith Counties Tornado

Event Summary

This tornado touched down just south of Highway 18 near the Rankin/Smith county line. Several trees were snapped on the south side of the highway. On the north side, a large barn had part of the roof blown off. Sporadic damage continued along Highway 18 for a mile before more substantial tree damage occurred just to the west of the White Oak community. Here several large hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped along the Highway 18. The tornado then dissipated just to the east of the Highway 18 and 541 intersection.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	90mph
Fatalities/Injuries:	none
Damage Path Length:	3.7 miles
Maximum Path Width:	100 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	2 SE Puckett 1:47pm
Approximate End Point/Time:	5 E Puckett 1:52pm

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

NWS Jackson, MS-April 15, 2011 Severe Weather Outbreak Rankin/Smith Tornado