Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening hours of the 2nd and 3rd. Some of the storms produced wind damage as this activity occurred in triple digit heat. Some lightning damage was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 16:25:00 to 03-AUG-10 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An 18 wheeler was blown over along Interstate 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-10 17:10:00 to 02-AUG-10 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down across Terry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-10 17:15:00 to 02-AUG-10 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six large oak trees were blown down in Terry. Power lines were also reported down in the same area.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 13:45:00 to 03-AUG-10 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A power line was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 14:05:00 to 03-AUG-10 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEIR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Some trees were down on power lines. In the same area, a porch was blown off of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 15:08:00 to 03-AUG-10 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEFONTAINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees, a power line, and a power pole was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 15:20:00 to 03-AUG-10 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARMEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three trees were blown down around Clem.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 15:47:00 to 03-AUG-10 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few power lines were blown down around Carson.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 16:32:00 to 03-AUG-10 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRY GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A power line was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 16:35:00 to 03-AUG-10 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUCKERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated wind gust of 60 miles per hour was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 16:37:00 to 03-AUG-10 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were blown down, with 1 large limb falling on a truck causing some damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 17:00:00 to 03-AUG-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Collinsville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 17:05:00 to 03-AUG-10 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERRATA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were down and power outages were reported.

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 17:05:00 to 03-AUG-10 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 17:10:00 to 03-AUG-10 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERRATA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and power lines were down along Magnolia Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 18:45:00 to 03-AUG-10 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four trees were reported down, and there was damage to a gas station roof.

Lightning in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 18:45:00 to 03-AUG-10 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two houses were struck by lightning near Petal.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 16:00:00 to 03-AUG-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SABLE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

One tree was blown down which took out a power pole.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 16:40:00 to 03-AUG-10 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were down along the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Train traffic was backed up to New Orleans due to the blocked railroad.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-AUG-10 16:26:00 to 03-AUG-10 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An awning was blown off of the Jasper County Sheriff's Office.