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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
814 PM CDT Tue May 14 2024


...NWS Damage Survey for 5/13/2024 Tornado Event...


.North Jayess Wind Swath...

Rating:                 TSTM/Wind
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  4.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   5720 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/13/2024
Start Time:             03:31 AM CDT
Start Location:         10 SSW Monticello / Lawrence County / MS
Start Lat/Lon:          31.4303 / -90.214

End Date:               05/13/2024
End Time:               03:37 AM CDT
End Location:           10 NNW Salem / Lawrence County / MS
End Lat/Lon:            31.3755 / -90.1905

Survey Summary:
This intense downburst started N of Jayess between China Grove
Road and Holmesville Road. Max winds were 90-105 mph. The event
occurred between 331am and 337am.

.Holmesville Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.51 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   280 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/13/2024
Start Time:             03:32 AM CDT
Start Location:         11 SSW Monticello / Lawrence County / MS
Start Lat/Lon:          31.4113 / -90.2088

End Date:               05/13/2024
End Time:               03:33 AM CDT
End Location:           10 SSW Monticello / Lawrence County / MS
End Lat/Lon:            31.4097 / -90.2005

Survey Summary:
This brief tornado touched down just west of Holmesville Road and
damaged the Calvary United Church, then quickly dissipated just
east of the road. This tornado developed on the north side of a
intense downburst and wind swath as a brief spin-up. Despite the
brevity, numerous trees were uprooted or snapped along the path
with trees blown down to the NE/N/NW direction in a well defined
convergent pattern. Power lines were down as well. Roof damage to
the church build occurred as the debris was blown into the trees
to the north side of the property. Max winds were around 100 mph.

..Robert Tynes/Renfroe Road Wind Swath...

Rating:                 TSTM/Wind
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   5600 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             05/13/2024
Start Time:             03:35 AM CDT
Start Location:         7 SSW Monticello / Lawrence County / MS
Start Lat/Lon:          31.4441 / -90.1521

End Date:               05/13/2024
End Time:               03:41 AM CDT
End Location:           8 S Monticello / Lawrence County / MS
End Lat/Lon:            31.428 / -90.1209

Survey Summary:
This intense downburst occurred generally in the Highway 27 portion of
southern Lawrence County near Robert Tynes, Divide and Renfroe Roads.
Numerous trees were uprooted and or snapped, along with multiple power lines
downed. The most intense part of the downburst was at Robert Tynes, Calvin
Rutland Roads, and Armstrong Circle. Significant tree damage was noted.
Multiple homes sustained damage from downed trees or roof damage due to
significant severe winds. Peak winds were around 90-105 MPH. One injury occurred
as a tree fell on a mobile home along Robert Tynes Road.

.Renfroe Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.79 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   230 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/13/2024
Start Time:             03:37 AM CDT
Start Location:         7 S Monticello / Lawrence County / MS
Start Lat/Lon:          31.444 / -90.1374

End Date:               05/13/2024
End Time:               03:38 AM CDT
End Location:           7 S Monticello / Lawrence County / MS
End Lat/Lon:            31.4385 / -90.1258

Survey Summary:
This brief tornado touched down just west of Renfroe Road and
Gaskin Lane. This tornado developed on the north side of a
intense downburst and wind swath as a brief spin-up. Despite the
brevity, numerous trees were uprooted or snapped along the path
with trees blown down to the NE/N/NW direction in a well defined
convergent pattern. Max winds were around 95 mph.

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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