A healthy weather system pushed through the region on the 29th and brought a round of isolated severe thunderstorms to the far southern portion of the area as a line of storms pushed quickly east. Behind the line of storms, a strong cold front moved through followed by a strong area of high pressure. Winds behind the front were quite strong and brought sustained winds around 25 or 30 mph with frequent gusts between 40 and 45 mph. These strong winds caused sporadic damage across the service area before they subsided.

Strong Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 18:30:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across the county by strong gradient winds behind a strong cold front.

Strong Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 19:10:00 to 29-JAN-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down across the county by strong gradient winds behind a strong cold front. The majority of the downed trees and lines occurred around Downtown Jackson and Terry.

Strong Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 19:30:00 to 29-JAN-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and a few power lines were blown down across the county by strong gradient winds behind a strong cold front. The downed lines resulted in numerous power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 20:30:00 to 29-JAN-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across the county by strong gradient winds behind a strong cold front. Some of the trees were across roads and had to be removed.

Strong Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and a few power lines were blown down across the county by strong gradient winds behind a strong cold front. Some power outages resulted for several hours into the evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 17:04:00 to 29-JAN-08 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down on Blackjack-New Chapel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 17:12:00 to 29-JAN-08 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down on Walter-Lott Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 17:17:00 to 29-JAN-08 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANDSI
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down on Monroe Road.

Strong Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nearly three dozen trees and several power lines were blown down across the county by strong gradient winds behind a strong cold front. Numerous power outages resulted for several hours into the evening.

Strong Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 22:30:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and power lines were blown down across the county by strong gradient winds behind a strong cold front.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 17:42:00 to 29-JAN-08 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEIDELBERG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 17:34:00 to 29-JAN-08 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LUL)HESLER FLD LAUR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across the outskirts of Laurel. One large tree destroyed a car and FEMA trailer with minor damage to another FEMA trailer. One minor injury occurred.

High Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong gradient winds occurred behind a strong cold front and caused damage across portions of the county. In the Bolivar Community, a mobile home had a large portion of the roof taken off. In Benoit, the rear of the gin was torn off and blown onto Highway 1. Other instances across the county saw several trees and power lines get taken down with some trees causing damage to homes and businesses.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 16:41:00 to 29-JAN-08 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIVIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down on power lines.

Strong Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 19:10:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and a power pole were blown down across the county by strong gradient winds behind a strong cold front.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 17:14:00 to 29-JAN-08 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down just inside Jasper County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-08 17:38:00 to 29-JAN-08 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLISVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across the south portion of the county.