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Lowndes County EF-2 Tornado

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Event Summary
This tornado destroyed two mobile homes near the Alabama line. It also knocked down numerous trees, some of which fell onto homes and outbuildings.

Rating:
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EF-2
Estimated Maximum Wind: 115 mph
Fatalities/Injuries: none
Damage Path Length: 8.3 miles (in MS)
Maximum Path Width: 300 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:

5 S Columbus
6:38 pm

Approximate End Point/Time:

4 NE New Hope (continues into AL)
6:54 pm