Strong Wind — Oktibbeha, Mississippi

2022-12-22 · Oktibbeha, Mississippi

Event narrative

A small tree was blown down.

Wider weather episode

Strong gradient winds developed across portions of central Mississippi during the evening of December 22nd. Peak winds were measured up to around 40 to 50 mph in this region, including a 52 mph gust measured at the KJAN Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Airport. A few trees were blown down by the strong winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1084760. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.