Scattered thunderstorms developed across the northern portion of the area on May 24th and 25th. A few of these storms became severe and produced a mix of hail and wind damage across the north. Areas around West Point, MS received golf ball sized hail while areas between Brooksville and Macon, MS were hit by 70 to 80 mph winds which caused damage to homes, businesses and downed many trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAY-08 18:12:00 to 24-MAY-08 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKSVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A swath of 70 to 80 mph winds occurred from an intense thunderstorm which moved south across central Noxubee County from near Brooksville to Macon. Numerous trees along with several power lines and power poles were blown down along the path and around Macon. Several homes and businesses suffered roof damage and a few business sings were blown down as well. One home sustained roof damage from a fallen tree along Piney Woods Road.

Hail in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAY-08 14:15:00 to 24-MAY-08 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TINTER CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAY-08 16:30:00 to 24-MAY-08 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENOIT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAY-08 18:24:00 to 24-MAY-08 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIGGINS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAY-08 18:30:00 to 24-MAY-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAY-08 18:05:00 to 24-MAY-08 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAY-08 16:43:00 to 24-MAY-08 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail fell across a portion of eastern Clay County. The storm basically moved south, just east of Highway 45, and through the east side of West Point. The severe hail continued as the storm moved into western Lowndes County.

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAY-08 17:11:00 to 24-MAY-08 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYHEW
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of nickel to half dollar sized hail fell across all of western Lowndes County as a storm moved from north to south along the Highway 45 corridor.

Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAY-08 19:56:00 to 24-MAY-08 19:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-MAY-08 17:30:00 to 25-MAY-08 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down across central Hinds County.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAY-08 17:45:00 to 24-MAY-08 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEVISTA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees and a power line were blown down just north of Bellefontaine.

Lightning in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAY-08 17:48:00 to 24-MAY-08 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASTOWN
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lighting struck a church on Beamon Road and caused a fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAY-08 17:52:00 to 24-MAY-08 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKSVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power lines were blown down just west of Brooksville.

Hail in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAY-08 17:48:00 to 24-MAY-08 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of penny sized hail fell across north central and central portions of Noxubee County.