EF0 Tornado — Simpson, Mississippi

2025-03-15 · near Mendenhall, Simpson, Mississippi

Event narrative

This brief EF-0 tornado produced generally light damage to vegetation and fencing prior to crossing Highway 49 where it reached peak intensity with estimated winds as high as 85 mph as it downed several pine trees near a church. The tornado dissipated just east of the highway. Maximum Winds: 85 mph Width: 100 yards.

Wider weather episode

Isolated severe thunderstorms developed across portions of Mississippi in the overnight hours of March 14th. Coverage of severe storms increased into the morning of the 15th before a squall line developed and moved across the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1265848. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.