Thunderstorm Wind — Perry, Mississippi

2022-02-03 · near Richton, Perry, Mississippi

Event narrative

Wind gusts of 60 mph damaged trees and caused minor structural damage in Richton.

Wider weather episode

A very moist and unstable airmass developed ahead of an approaching cold front. Storms developed along the front and produced damaging wind gusts as they moved across southeast Mississippi. Heavy rain from slow moving storms also caused flooding in some areas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1007172. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.