A hot humid air mass led to a few strong to severe storms that moved over portions of central Mississippi during the afternoon of the ninth and tenth, as well as during early morning hours of the eleventh. These storms produced thunderstorm wind damage in the form of blown down trees and power lines. A few lightning strikes caused damage in Columbus on the tenth.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-AUG-11 16:05:00 to 10-AUG-11 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIGBEE VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple of trees were blown down in Bigbee Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-AUG-11 03:30:00 to 11-AUG-11 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees were blown down on Highway 8 near the high school. Report received by WABG-TV.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-AUG-11 04:25:00 to 11-AUG-11 04:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down in the city of Greenwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-AUG-11 05:05:00 to 11-AUG-11 05:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 13.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and a few power lines were blown down in Carrollton.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-11 13:20:00 to 09-AUG-11 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHAMBERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down on Maiden Road just southwest of Collinsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-11 18:12:00 to 09-AUG-11 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down blocking traffic on North Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-11 18:20:00 to 09-AUG-11 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIZE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One large tree and four small trees were blown down across County Road 68 blocking traffic.

Heavy Rain in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-11 17:45:00 to 09-AUG-11 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOY
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water of unknown depth was covering numerous spots along roads around northern Jones County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-AUG-11 15:10:00 to 10-AUG-11 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and a cable line were blown down in West Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-AUG-11 15:30:00 to 10-AUG-11 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (GTR)COLUMBUS RGNL A
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The Automated Weather Observing System(AWOS) at the Golden Triangle Regional Airport(KGTR) measured a 50 knot wind gust. An unconfirmed 73 mph gust was also reported at the airport via the Lowndes County Emergency Manager.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-AUG-11 15:45:00 to 10-AUG-11 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three trees were blown down in Columbus.

Lightning in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-AUG-11 15:45:00 to 10-AUG-11 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One house was on fire due to a lightning strike. Two apartment complexes were also struck.

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-AUG-11 15:45:00 to 10-AUG-11 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-AUG-11 16:08:00 to 10-AUG-11 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLISVILLE JCT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven trees were blown down around the Pecan Grove Community.