Tornado (EF3) — Jasper, Mississippi

Event narrative (NOAA)

An EF-3 tornado touched down along MS Highway 15 north of Bay Springs, moved northeast, and dissipated east of Louin. A few trees and power lines were blown down along Commerce Drive, and the Hol-Mac Plant sustained some minor damage to the roof and facilities. More intense structural damage occurred to buildings at Peco Farms where vehicles were also damaged, and a few loading trucks were flipped. Substantial tree damage began along the railroad tracks on the east side of the facility as the tornado moved across the property of Jones Lumber. There 3 metal building systems were demolished with an additional 3 having moderate to major damage. Estimated winds in this area were up to 150 mph. The tornado remained strong for much of its remaining path and caused substantial tree and power line

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