Thunderstorm Wind — Franklin, Mississippi

2021-03-17 · near Kirby, Franklin, Mississippi

Event narrative

A few tree limbs were blown down along US Highway 84.

Wider weather episode

A significant severe weather event was expected on March 17th as a volatile airmass was in place across the region. Ample moisture, strong wind shear and a stout weather system moving through set the stage for significant severe weather. Storms developed during the afternoon and moved east. Some storms did produce large hail and some tornadoes. The primary hazard was from damaging winds as a squall line moved through the region during the late afternoon and evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 957672. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.