Thunderstorm Wind — Walthall, Mississippi

2021-04-09 · near Melis, Walthall, Mississippi

Event narrative

Thunderstorm damaging winds downed multiple trees and powerlines the intersection of East Salem Road and Jack Duncan Road north of Salem Mississippi.

Wider weather episode

A stalled frontal boundary became the focus of a line of strong to severe thunderstorms across the area. This line was long-lived and produced dozens of reports of wind damage, flash flooding and even multiple house fires caused by lightning.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 954050. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.