Scattered thunderstorms developed across the region both on the 9th and 10th of June. A few of these reached severe limits and produced some wind damage and brief periods of hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUN-08 15:57:00 to 10-JUN-08 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A strong microburst occurred on the western side of Monticello and downed numerous trees across a 1 square mile area. A couple power lines were taken down by trees and a few shingles were blown off a couple homes. Maximum wind gusts were between 70 and 75 mph.

Hail in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUN-08 15:58:00 to 10-JUN-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUN-08 16:43:00 to 10-JUN-08 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIVERS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUN-08 16:57:00 to 10-JUN-08 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees and large limbs took down a few power lines.

Hail in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-JUN-08 15:12:00 to 09-JUN-08 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALLGROUND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-JUN-08 16:00:00 to 09-JUN-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMERS CROSSING
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A home was struck by lightning on the south end of Hattiesburg. This then caused a fire which spread to a mobile home next door.

Lightning in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-JUN-08 16:05:00 to 09-JUN-08 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LAURIN
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A shed was struck by lightning and caught fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-JUN-08 17:50:00 to 09-JUN-08 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERSBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down, one was across Highway 540 toward Martinville.

Hail in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-JUN-08 18:27:00 to 09-JUN-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-JUN-08 18:34:00 to 09-JUN-08 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple trees were blown down in Edinburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-JUN-08 15:12:00 to 09-JUN-08 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALLGROUND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down.

Hail in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-JUN-08 16:05:00 to 09-JUN-08 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LAURIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUN-08 17:53:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-JUN-08 15:59:00 to 09-JUN-08 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-JUN-08 18:32:00 to 09-JUN-08 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down.

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUN-08 14:59:00 to 10-JUN-08 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA MARION ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper