Thunderstorm Wind — Chickasaw, Mississippi

2025-05-25 · near Okolona, Chickasaw, Mississippi

Event narrative

Trees down across Okolona.

Wider weather episode

Moisture surged northward as a warm front extending from southern Arkansas into central Mississippi lifted across the area during the overnight hours. Convective initiation began by late morning. Damaging winds were the primary concern during the beginning of the event, with large hail occurring toward sunset as lapse rates steepened.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1261566. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.