Thunderstorm Wind — George, Mississippi

2020-04-23 · near Benndale, George, Mississippi

Event narrative

Numerous trees were downed by a severe thunderstorm in the Benndale area.

Wider weather episode

A strong spring storm system moved across southern states. High values of wind shear and instability combined to generate numerous severe thunderstorms that produced tornadoes and wind damage across southeast Mississippi.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 888245. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.