NWS Jackson, MS March 21, 2012 Severe Weather and Heavy Rain

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March 21, 2012 Forrest County Tornado

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Event Summary

The tornado began off of Longleaf Drive with a couple of softwood trees snapped. One tree fell on a fence and damaged it. The tornado continued north to Eastabuchie Road, where a few more trees were snapped and a few shingles were torn off a roof. It crossed Eastabuchie Road and ended on the north side of the road with a few more snapped trees.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:	85 mph
Casualties:	None
Damage Path Length:	3/10 mile
Maximum Path Width:	0.15 mile
Approximate Start Point/Time:	2 miles SE of Eastabuchie 4:00pm 3/21/12
Approximate End Point/Time:	2 miles SE of Eastabuchie 4:02pm 3/21/12

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