A potent upper level storm system moving across the lower Mississippi Valley and an associated strong cold front resulted in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across portions of southern Mississippi.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 11:45:00 to 02-APR-09 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERNWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds caused roof and structural damage to a building just south of Fernwood.

Hail in WALTHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 11:45:00 to 02-APR-09 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIOTO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golfball size hail was observed along Highway 98 near the Pike and Walthall County line.

Tornado in HANCOCK, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 12:50:00 to 02-APR-09 12:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOGTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado with estimated winds of 70 to 80 mph touched down near the intersection of Whites Road and Whipple Road. The tornado snapped trees in half in this area. The tornado then moved to the east through forested areas approximately 1.5 miles before ending near the intersection of Whites Road and U.S. Highway 90 where tree damage was again observed.

Funnel Cloud in HANCOCK, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 13:02:00 to 02-APR-09 13:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAVELAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A funnel cloud was observed.

Tornado in HANCOCK, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 13:05:00 to 02-APR-09 13:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY ST LOUIS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A weak tornado was briefly observed near the coast between Bay St. Louis and Waveland.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 13:15:00 to 02-APR-09 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEARLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down along Highway 604.

Hail in HANCOCK, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 13:15:00 to 02-APR-09 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEARLINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in AMITE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 10:32:00 to 02-APR-09 10:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC ELVEEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golfball size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 13:19:00 to 02-APR-09 13:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG BEACH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 10:42:00 to 02-APR-09 10:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMIT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 11:19:00 to 02-APR-09 11:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COMB
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golfball size hail was reported at Pike County Middle School.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 11:33:00 to 02-APR-09 11:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COMB
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An Amtrak train ran into a tree that was blown down across the rail road tracks by thunderstorm winds resulting in one injury.

Tornado in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 11:40:00 to 02-APR-09 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COMB
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A weak tornado briefly touched down resulting in no damage.

Hail in HARRISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 13:23:00 to 02-APR-09 13:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULFPORT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel size hail was observed at the Gulfport Courthouse.

Hail in HARRISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 13:23:00 to 02-APR-09 13:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULFPORT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny size hail was observed at Edgewater Mall.

Hail in JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 13:45:00 to 02-APR-09 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANCLEAVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Penny size hail was reported.

Tornado in JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 13:45:00 to 02-APR-09 13:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCEAN SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several homes received damage in the Pinehurst subdivision just outside of Ocean Springs. Fourteen homes received minor damage while two homes had their roofs partially lifted off. A National Weather Service storm survey determined that the damage was the result of a high end EF0 tornado with an estimated 3 second wind gust speed of 75 to 85 mph.

Funnel Cloud in AMITE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-09 10:32:00 to 02-APR-09 10:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIXON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A funnel cloud was observed near Interstate 55 at exit 13.