Thunderstorm Wind in Hinds County, Mississippi

Thunderstorm Wind May 17, 2026 · Hinds County, Mississippi

64 mph

Measured gust (56 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 64 mph wind gust was measured with a handheld anemometer along West Flowers Road.

The wider storm

A cluster of severe storms occurred across portions of central MS during the evening hours of May 17, 2026. Strong winds caused multiple trees and powerlines to be blown down. Some of these storms had hail up to quarter size.

Began near Spring Ridge (32.1600, -90.3400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1338553. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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