Thunderstorm Wind — Simpson, Mississippi

2024-06-04 · near Saratoga, Simpson, Mississippi

Event narrative

A 55-foot tall mobile oil well tower was blown over near MS Highway 28 and Mangum Garner Road. A 24-year old male worker on the tower died when the tower blew over.

Wider weather episode

A long lived, organized complex of thunderstorms moved into central and southern Mississippi during the afternoon producing numerous reports of wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1191647. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.