Strong Wind in Oktibbeha, Mississippi

Strong Wind January 8, 2024 · Oktibbeha, Mississippi

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

$2K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

A tree was blown down near Church Street in Sturgis, and a tree was blown down across Critz Street in Starkville. Nearby observations showed winds to be around 25 mph gusting to 40 mph during this time frame.

The wider storm

A low pressure system moving east through the region brought severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, and strong gradient winds to portions of Mississippi.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1163708. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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