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 >

Central Leake County Tornado

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Event Summary

Tornado began along East Franklin Street and tracked east along it for roughly 0.75 miles...producing significant damage to several homes and destroying outbuildings and sheds. The tornado then turned more east southeast...producing tree damage and more sporadic structural damage as it crossed Highway 16. The tornado lifted shortly thereafter...but not before seriously damaging several chicken houses.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	110 mph
Casualties:	none
Damage Path Length:	1.3 miles
Maximum Path Width:	150 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	2 ENE Carthage 12:32 am
Approximate End Point/Time:	2.5 E Carthage 12:34pm

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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