Scattered to numerous afternoon thunderstorms developed across the region both on June 27th and 28th. Many of these storms became severe and produced damaging wind gusts which downed trees and power lines.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-JUN-08 14:25:00 to 27-JUN-08 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDWARDS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JUN-08 12:54:00 to 29-JUN-08 12:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees were blown down and downed some power lines.

Hail in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-JUN-08 18:11:00 to 27-JUN-08 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE KALB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm Wind in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-JUN-08 18:10:00 to 27-JUN-08 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE KALB
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down off Highway 39 just south of DeKalb.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-JUN-08 17:33:00 to 27-JUN-08 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-JUN-08 13:16:00 to 28-JUN-08 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down along Dixie Garden Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-JUN-08 13:20:00 to 28-JUN-08 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down off Great Southern Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-JUN-08 13:40:00 to 28-JUN-08 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOUCHSTONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-JUN-08 15:04:00 to 28-JUN-08 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY SPGS THIGPEN ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple trees were blown down east of Bay Springs and north of Stringer.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-JUN-08 15:16:00 to 28-JUN-08 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LAURIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A power pole was snapped at the Gate to Camp Shelby.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-JUN-08 14:12:00 to 27-JUN-08 14:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMPION HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and many large limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-JUN-08 14:30:00 to 27-JUN-08 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDENBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four large trees were blown down and destroyed a portion of fence. Damage occurred at the intersection of Bonus and Elmo Roads.

Strong Wind in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-JUN-08 14:55:00 to 27-JUN-08 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One large tree fell on a house and caused significant damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-JUN-08 15:30:00 to 27-JUN-08 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down across Highway 18.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-JUN-08 15:35:00 to 27-JUN-08 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUCKETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two trees were blown down across Highway 18.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-JUN-08 16:30:00 to 27-JUN-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA MARION ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few power lines were blown down along Highway 35 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-JUN-08 16:53:00 to 27-JUN-08 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: POINT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees and 1 power line were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-JUN-08 17:03:00 to 27-JUN-08 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and a power line were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-JUN-08 15:07:00 to 28-JUN-08 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down off Highway 504, Gip Wall Road, and Kennedy Road near the the Newton/Jasper County line.