Thunderstorm Wind — Greene, Mississippi
2022-04-17 · near Avera, Greene, Mississippi
70 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
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.
Wider weather episode
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.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1021066. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.