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Thunderstorm Wind in Greene County, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind April 17, 2022 · Greene County, Mississippi
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
An NWS Storm Survey documented approximately 5 miles of straight line wind damage along Neely Avera road with several large trees uprooted and large limbs snapped. Winds were estimated at 70 to 80 mph. Times were based on radar.
The wider storm
A very moist and unstable environment developed ahead of an approaching cold front. As this front entered the area during the evening hours, it triggered severe thunderstorms that produced tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds.
Began near Avera (31.2711, -88.7500).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
3 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1021066. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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