Heavy Precipitation in the West; Wintry Mix in the North; Fire Weather in the High Plains

Pacific moisture will continue to bring locally heavy coastal/lower elevation rain and heavy mountain snow to the West Coast and portions of the Intermountain West through Monday. A wintry mix will create hazardous travel across the northern Plains and Upper Midwest into early Monday. Dry, gusty winds are resulting in elevated to critical fire weather in the south/central High Plains. Read More >

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Western Jones County Tornado

Event Summary

This tornado developed and downed several trees along Fred Ellzey Road, and caused moderate damage to the roof of a large home north of the road. The tornado moved northeast, snapping several trees and heavily damaging an outbuilding as it crossed West Creek Road. The tornado then snapped a few trees and damaged the roof of an outbuilding just before crossing Highway 84, shortly after which it dissipated.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	95 mph
Fatalities/Injuries:	none
Damage Path Length:	2 miles
Maximum Path Width:	50 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	4 SE Hebron 5:03 am
Approximate End Point/Time:	4.5 ESE Hebron 5:07 am

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Heavy Precipitation in the West; Wintry Mix in the North; Fire Weather in the High Plains

NWS Jackson, MS - November 16, 2011 Southeast MS Tornadoes