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Thunderstorm Wind in Walthall County, Mississippi

Thunderstorm Wind June 12, 2023 · Walthall County, Mississippi

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$25K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Local Sherriff's office reported several trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds in the Lexie area.

The wider storm

A slow moving cold front sagged south into the region on June 12th. The combination of frontal lift, ample moisture, strong daytime heating, and dry air aloft provided the prime setup for severe winds across southwest Mississippi.

Began near Lexie (31.0600, -90.1800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1113066. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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