During the evening hours of November 29th and the overnight/early morning period of the 30th, the region was impacted by an outbreak of tornadoes. This outbreak brought 13 tornadoes to the forecast area. This occurred as potent storm system moved out of the Rockies and developed a strong area of low pressure across the Central Plains. This surface low caused a warm front to take shape and quickly lift northward across the forecast during the afternoon of the 29th. Warm and humid conditions pushed north, which led to unstable conditions over the region just ahead of the advancing strong cold front. The wind energy through the atmosphere was strong. The resulting wind shear (change in wind speed or direction with height) was strong and very favorable for rotating storms and supporting tornadoes. As the clash of systems occurred, a mix of supercell thunderstorms developed, along with a broken line of thunderstorms. A handful of these storms utilized the strong wind shear present and produced tornadoes. Overall, 13 tornadoes occurred with 5 being of the strong variety (EF2-EF3). The strongest tornado occurred over northwest Leake and southern Attala Counties. Here, an EF3 moved along a 10 mile path and destroyed numerous mobile homes, 6 people were injured. Four other strong tornadoes occurred and were all rated EF2. Two of these occurred in Yazoo County, one just southwest of Yazoo City and the other in Downtown Yazoo City. Numerous buildings were damaged along with many trees and power lines down. Another EF2 occurred in Starkville where it destroyed multiple mobile homes in town. Fifteen injuries occurred in this area. The final EF2 occurred in Smith County. This tornado had an 11 mile path which started just SW of Raleigh to 6 miles NE of Raleigh. One brick home sustained significant damage along with numerous other buildings and sheds damaged.
This outbreak broke a streak of 3 years when no tornadoes occurred during the month of November across Mississippi. Additionally, the last Fall outbreak of tornadoes occurred on November 24, 2004. Historically, November marks the peak of our 2nd severe weather season and ranks 3rd as the most active month for tornadoes in Mississippi, just a few behind March.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 22:03:00 to 29-NOV-10 22:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT GIBSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were down along Highway 18.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 22:58:00 to 29-NOV-10 22:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power lines were down in the Pearl area.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 23:05:00 to 29-NOV-10 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 63 mph wind gust was measured at Mississippi State.

Hail in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 23:07:00 to 29-NOV-10 23:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE BRYAN ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter sized hail was reported south of Starkville.

Tornado in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 23:26:00 to 29-NOV-10 23:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started near Highway 45 Alternate north-northwest of West Point, where a few trees were snapped and a road sign was twisted. A billboard was blown apart with tin from the billboard scattered across a field. Near the intersection of Tva Road and Hazelwood Road, six homes had minor shingle damage, and five sheds were damaged or destroyed. Multiple trees were also uprooted and snapped. Maximum winds were around 90 mph.

Funnel Cloud in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 16:45:00 to 29-NOV-10 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CALL CREEK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 20:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 13.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Strong gradient wind gusts downed a few power lines in southeast Lowndes County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 23:44:00 to 29-NOV-10 23:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLYNN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Some power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 23:51:00 to 29-NOV-10 23:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and power lines were blown down.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-NOV-10 00:44:00 to 30-NOV-10 00:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-NOV-10 00:15:00 to 30-NOV-10 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The roof of a house had some damage.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-NOV-10 01:45:00 to 30-NOV-10 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash flooding was reported around Columbus with a few roads under water.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-NOV-10 02:15:00 to 30-NOV-10 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGEE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down partially blocking Highway 13 just north of the Highway 28 intersection.

Tornado in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 23:08:00 to 29-NOV-10 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE BRYAN ARP
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 850.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Initial damage was roof and siding damage to a church along Lynn Lane. The tornado then moved northeast through an area of apartment buildings, causing minor to moderate roof damage to a number of buildings, as well as downing several trees. The tornado then moved into the Pines Trailer Park, where it destroyed a number of mobile homes. Two large mobile homes were rolled and destroyed, and several mobile homes were moved a substantial distance and destroyed. Numerous large pine trees were snapped near the base, with several landing on mobile homes causing major damage. Numerous utility lines were snapped and downed, and a couple of poles were downed. This was the location of maximum damage. The tornado then moved northeast across Louisville Road, causing roof damage to several homes and continuing to snap trees. It moved through another trailer park, blowing out the skirting on several mobile homes and causing minor roof and structural damage to a couple. As the tornado passed through the east side of the Starkville High School complex, it twisted some light standards on the athletic fields and caused some minor fence damage. It then crossed Yellow Jacket Drive, blowing out a porch on a restaurant and causing some minor roof damage. As it crossed Highway 12, it blew down a couple of traffic lights, blew out a business sign, and damaged another porch on a restaurant. The tornado snapped a few trees and caused some shingle damage to a couple of homes on South Montgomery Street, and then dissipated. The tornado was rated EF2 based on the small area of the most intense damage in the Pines Trailer Park; the remainder of the damage was generally EF1 in nature. Maximum winds were around 115 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-NOV-10 03:16:00 to 30-NOV-10 03:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBERTS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey indicated that intense straight line winds, around 80 mph, downed numerous trees southwest of Newton.  A roof was also blown off of a pump station.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-NOV-10 05:36:00 to 30-NOV-10 05:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUCKERS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roofs were blown off of some buildings and some trees were blown down. Power outages were also reported in the area.

Tornado in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 21:41:00 to 29-NOV-10 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWPORT
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 900.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The initial damage where the tornado developed was limited to some minor tree damage along Buddy Odom Road. The tornado tracked north northeast and rapidly became strong, with EF2 and low end EF3 damage occurring along the rest of the path. The tornado affected Shiloh and Buddy Odom Roads as well as State Highway 429 in Leake County; and County Roads 4022, 4033, 4126, 4045, 4171, 4142 and State Highway 14 in Attala County. Several mobile homes, including at least two double wides, were completely destroyed at several locations along the path, with debris carried well away from the remains. Impressive tree damage occurred at numerous locations along the path, including a couple of locations where some debarking/denuding was noted. Vehicles were rolled or tossed at several locations. A frame home was pushed off its foundation and a number of frame homes suffered moderate to major roof damage. Numerous power poles were snapped along the path. The widest point of the damage path was around a quarter mile, and was near Highway 14 in Attala County. Maximum winds were around 140 mph. Total path length across Leake and Attala Counties was 10 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-NOV-10 03:44:00 to 30-NOV-10 03:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: COHAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous large limbs were down.

Tornado in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-NOV-10 02:44:00 to 30-NOV-10 02:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRAXLER
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 900.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado started west southwest of Raleigh along county road 516 near Highway 540. The tornado tracked northeast downing numerous trees and power lines along the path. At its widest point the tornado produced substantial damage to a brick home...removing half of the roof and severely damaging the remaining half. The walls of the home fell in the section of the house where the roof was removed. Several other houses received minor to moderate roof damage. Numerous sheds and small barns were destroyed or damaged. Tin roofing and siding was removed from a storage shed...some of which became projectiles that were forced through the walls of a wood frame house. A mobile home was blown off its foundation. Widespread tree damage also occurred. Maximum winds were around 125 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-NOV-10 05:10:00 to 30-NOV-10 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Windows were blown out of a few businesses and some awnings were damaged.

Tornado in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 19:25:00 to 29-NOV-10 19:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY PARK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A mobile home had shingle and skirting damage and the awning blown away. Tin and shingles were blown off a few outbuildings and a large wooden swing set was blown over. Several trees were also blown down along with numerous limbs. This brief tornado had half of its path in Issaquena County and Sharkey County. Maximum winds were around 80 mph.

Tornado in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 19:26:00 to 29-NOV-10 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMEDES
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A mobile home had shingle and skirting damage and the awning blown away. Tin and shingles were blown off a few outbuildings and a large wooden swing set was blown over. Several trees were also blown down along with numerous limbs. This brief tornado had half of its path in Issaquena County and Sharkey County. Maximum winds were around 80 mph.

Tornado in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 19:46:00 to 29-NOV-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENOLA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees and power poles were snapped and trees were uprooted. Several irrigation pumps were flipped over. Several homes received extensive roof and wall damage. A single wide mobile home was completely destroyed. The roof was torn off a metal frame building and two semi-trucks were flipped over. Maximum winds were around 125 mph.

Tornado in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 20:04:00 to 29-NOV-10 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado downed a few trees along Culkin Road and Freetown Road. A few trees were also downed in a subdivision which included a large tree that fell across Culkin Road. The tornado also downed a few power lines in the area. Maximum winds were around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 20:45:00 to 29-NOV-10 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON MOORE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were downed in the area with one tree downed across Highway 12.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-NOV-10 05:14:00 to 30-NOV-10 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONITA
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 20x20 section of flat roof was peeled off a building and the doors were blown in. A toy store also received some roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-NOV-10 05:31:00 to 30-NOV-10 05:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LUL)HESLER FLD LAUR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A power line was reported down.

Tornado in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-NOV-10 05:50:00 to 30-NOV-10 05:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUCKERS CROSSING
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado was confirmed near Tuckers Crossing by a National Weather Service survey team. The roof was torn off a workshop, a flag pole was bent over, a power pole was snapped near the top, a barn roof was damaged, and a large pine tree was snapped. Maximum winds were around 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-NOV-10 06:15:00 to 30-NOV-10 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALOWAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Two trees were down which took out power lines in the Purvis area.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 20:10:00 to 29-NOV-10 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO CITY
Magnitude: 96.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line winds associated with the rear flank downdraft of the thunderstorm that produced the tornado in Yazoo City snapped ten power poles along Broadway Hill Road. Roofs of buildings in the area were damaged as well. A tree was blown down onto a roof of one of the buildings.

Tornado in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 20:30:00 to 29-NOV-10 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT GIBSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado briefly touched down west-northwest of Port Gibson along Waterloo Road. A group of trees were snapped and a few large branches were scattered by the tornado. Maximum wind speeds were around 65 mph.

Tornado in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 21:38:00 to 29-NOV-10 21:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLATUSHU
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The initial damage where the tornado developed was limited to some minor tree damage along Buddy Odom Road. The tornado tracked north northeast and rapidly became strong, with EF2 and low end EF3 damage occurring along the rest of the path. The tornado affected Shiloh and Buddy Odom Roads as well as State Highway 429 in Leake County; and County Roads 4022, 4033, 4126, 4045, 4171, 4142 and State Highway 14 in Attala County. Several mobile homes, including at least two double wides, were completely destroyed at several locations along the path, with debris carried well away from the remains. Impressive tree damage occurred at numerous locations along the path, including a couple of locations where some debarking/denuding was noted. Vehicles were rolled or tossed at several locations. A frame home was pushed off its foundation and a number of frame homes suffered moderate to major roof damage. Numerous power poles were snapped along the path. The widest point of the damage path was around a quarter mile, and was near Highway 14 in Attala County. Maximum winds were around 140 mph. Total path length across Leake and Attala Counties was 10 miles.

Tornado in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 21:09:00 to 29-NOV-10 21:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Sporadic trees and limbs were blown down along a narrow path. An outbuilding had some tin removed from the roof. Maximum winds were around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 19:20:00 to 29-NOV-10 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANGUILLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were blown down in the area.

Tornado in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 19:19:00 to 29-NOV-10 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED ROCK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The U.S. Forest Service reports a tornado path in the Delta National Forest in Sharkey County. The tornado started in Section 16 of the forest, and tracked north-northeast through sections 9, 4, and 3. A number of large trees were snapped or had tops twisted off. Maximum winds were around 95 mph.

Tornado in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 20:07:00 to 29-NOV-10 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.30M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This storm tracked through downtown Yazoo City. It damaged several buildings, most of which was roof damage however one building had some exterior walls destroyed. Numerous windows were blown out of downtown buildings and a large area of siding was torn from another building. The tornado knocked down trees and damaged the roof of the county courthouse. Damage in the downtown area was the strongest for this tornado and rated as EF2.The tornado weakened as it moved northeast for about a mile with only scattered tree damage occurring. As the tornado crossed Jerry Clower Blvd it strengthened and snapped a power pole and damaged the roof of a store. The tornado weakened again and downed scattered trees as it crossed Honeycutt Road and Graball Freerun Road. A roof was pealed off a home near Landers Road with additional trees down. The final damage was noted along Graball Freerun Road between Carson and Strickland Roads. Maximum winds were around 115 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 20:55:00 to 29-NOV-10 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTLAND FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees, as well as large tree limbs were downed in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 20:55:00 to 29-NOV-10 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: REGANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong winds associated with the rear flank downdraft downed several trees along Old Port Gibson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 21:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Large limbs and a few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 21:04:00 to 29-NOV-10 21:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: RURAL HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power lines and limbs were blown down.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 21:10:00 to 29-NOV-10 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Locally heavy rain caused a portion of Stockyard Road to get washed out.

Tornado in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 21:25:00 to 29-NOV-10 21:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGLESIDE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage from this second tornado included scattered large trees uprooted and numerous tree limbs snapped along with some power lines down across a portion of Shiloh Road. Estimated maximum winds were 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 21:27:00 to 29-NOV-10 21:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were down along Interstate 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 21:41:00 to 29-NOV-10 21:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASTOWN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were down across Highway 429 and Galilee-Thomastown Road.

Hail in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 21:54:00 to 29-NOV-10 22:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported south of Ethel.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-NOV-10 22:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two trees were blown down across Dewees Road.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-NOV-10 01:45:00 to 30-NOV-10 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALEDONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A portion of Dowdle Road was under water near Wolf Road, outside Caledonia.