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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Lowndes County EF-1 Tornado

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Event Summary
This tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees along path. Some trees caused damage to some roofs, and some outbuildings were also damaged.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	105 mph
Fatalities/Injuries:	none
Damage Path Length:	6.3 miles
Maximum Path Width:	250 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	1 SE Columbus 6:08 pm
Approximate End Point/Time:	2 SSE Steens 6:19 pm

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

NWS Jackson, MS April 28, 2014 Lowndes County Tornado