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 >

Bolivar County Tornado

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Event Summary

Concentrated damage occurred along a short path length northeast of Shelby. One mobile home was destroyed with heavy damage occurring to a few other homes and buildings. A radio tower was snapped and a grain silo destroyed. In addition, several sheds were destroyed and multiple power poles snapped.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-2
Estimated Maximum Wind:	115 mph
Casualties:	none
Damage Path Length:	1.25 miles
Maximum Path Width:	150 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	3.5 NE Shelby 9:07pm
Approximate End Point/Time:	4.75 NE Shelby 9:09pm

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

NWS Jackson, MS - October 17th-18th 2012 Severe Weather Event