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 >

Leake County EF-1 Tornado

Event Summary
This tornado touched down just south of Highway 16 east of Carthage and tracked northeast for roughly 8 miles. The heaviest damage was near the starting point along Highway 16. Here numerous trees were uprooted and snapped along with a large outbuilding destroyed. Some power lines were down as well. The remainder of the damage was confined to damaged trees as it crossed Midway, Pearl Hill, and Coosa Roads.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	105 mph
Fatalities/Injuries:	none
Damage Path Length:	8.1 miles
Maximum Path Width:	0.25 miles
Approximate Start Point/Time:	3 E Carthage 12:14 am
Approximate End Point/Time:	3.5 NW Edinburg 12:24 am

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

NWS Jackson, MS November 17-18, 2015 Tornadoes