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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 >

Lamar County Tornado

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Event Summary

A brief tornado touchdown caused shingle damage and broke a window on a house. Several trees were blown down, two of which fell on vehicles. The damage occurred along Old Highway 11 near I-59.

EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:
85 mph
Casualties:
none
Damage Path Length:
0.1 miles
Maximum Path Width:
50 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:
3 SSE Purvis
4:15pm
Approximate End Point/Time:
3 SSE Purvis
4:15pm