A line of severe thunderstorms tracked from west to east across the ArkLaMiss region on the evening of February 24th. These storms were prolific wind producers, with measured wind gusts over 50 mph common in areas along and north of the I-20 corridor. As a result, widespread wind damage occurred over portions of southeastern Arkansas, northeastern Louisiana, and northern portions of central Mississippi. Downed trees and power lines were reported across several counties along with some minor structural damage in a few areas. In addition, embedded areas of circulation developed within the squall line. Two tornadoes were confirmed with these areas. The first was an EF-1 that tracked across northern West Carroll Parish, and the other was an EF-2 that tracked from northern Issaquena County into northern Sharkey County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 23:18:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down near Louin. One of the trees was reported across County Road 168.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 23:20:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDIAN NAS
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Meridian Naval Station recorded 55 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 20:35:00 to 24-FEB-11 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down around Eden.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 20:15:00 to 24-FEB-11 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELZONI
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down along Pluck Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 20:15:00 to 24-FEB-11 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ITTA BENA
Magnitude: 67.00 EG
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of thunderstorm wind damage occurred from Itta Bena to Greenwood. At Itta Bena, several large trees as well as power lines were blown down. A couple of homes were damage. One home sustained roof damage and the other some window damage. The roof was completely blown off of a large church and a grain bin was torn down. Trees were blown down around Greenwood and a large fence was blow down at the Industrial park.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 19:30:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: REFUGE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Estimated wind gust of 80 mph. Part of the roof was blown off a Casino near the Mississippi River bridge. Several light poles were also blown down in the parking lot.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 19:38:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A carport was blown off of a mobile home and onto two nearby parked cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 19:30:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some trees were blown down on some roads and some roofs were damaged in Cleveland.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 21:30:00 to 24-FEB-11 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTPELIER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down around Montpelier.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 21:55:00 to 24-FEB-11 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down on Jasper Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 22:03:00 to 24-FEB-11 22:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOXAPATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down around Noxapater.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 20:30:00 to 24-FEB-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRENADA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were down around  Grenada.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 20:30:00 to 24-FEB-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRENADA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A measured 59 mph wind gust was observed at Grenada Municipal Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 20:50:00 to 24-FEB-11 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported blown down in the city of Lexington which included one tree observed on Highway 17 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 21:44:00 to 24-FEB-11 21:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE BRYAN ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees and a fence were blown down southwest of Starkville.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 21:48:00 to 24-FEB-11 21:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCKNEY
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A wind gust of 55 mph was observed near the intersection of Spillway Road and Old Fannin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 21:50:00 to 24-FEB-11 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCKNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Utility lines along Old Fannin Road were damaged by large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 22:15:00 to 24-FEB-11 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree had blown down on a house in Columbus.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 22:15:00 to 24-FEB-11 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALEDONIA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight trees were blown down around the city of Caledonia.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 19:40:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDFIELD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around a dozen power poles were blown down by high winds. Several power outages in the area around the State Penitentary. An estimated 80 mph winds was reported that had blown down the power poles.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 19:50:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLANDALE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down at Hollandale.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 19:50:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIANOLA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 22:17:00 to 24-FEB-11 22:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 23:04:00 to 24-FEB-11 23:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down around Collinsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 21:25:00 to 24-FEB-11 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A couple of trees were blown down which had partially blocked Dewees Road.

Strong Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 19:50:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A couple of trees were blown down due to gradient winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 20:20:00 to 24-FEB-11 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in the northern part of the county. A large tree was blown down across a road in Money.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 21:18:00 to 24-FEB-11 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOSCIUSKO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down across Attala County.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 21:02:00 to 24-FEB-11 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADARETTA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across Webster County. One tree was reported down on Highway 9 near Walthall, a car accident resulted. Numerous power outages were observed county wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 21:10:00 to 24-FEB-11 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRENCH CAMP
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along Highway 407, Highway 790, and Highway 9 across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 21:53:00 to 24-FEB-11 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 22:17:00 to 24-FEB-11 22:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOXAPATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down around Nanih Waiya.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 20:35:00 to 24-FEB-11 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down around Carrollton, some blocked area roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 21:35:00 to 24-FEB-11 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported blown down in the northwest and west portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 21:57:00 to 24-FEB-11 21:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIBBEE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down.

Tornado in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 19:53:00 to 24-FEB-11 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGO
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started at Grace, where it downed a few large trees and caused minor roof damage to several homes. The tornado continued into Sharkey County, and just after crossing Dry Bend Road it destroyed a metal outbuilding, scattering tin and other debris a mile downstream. Part of the roof of another larger metal building was taken off at the same location, along with a couple of trees snapped. From here the tornado mainly passed through open fields for a couple of miles, although trees could be seen down along some tree lines. As the tornado approached US Highway 61, it turned more east-northeastward and downed more trees and rolled some equipment at a farm shop. As it crossed Highway 61, it snapped or downed at least 6 wooden power poles. It also caused significant shingle damage to a frame home and downed several trees and large limbs. The tornado then moved back into inaccessible farm fields, and is assumed to have dissipated shortly thereafter. Max winds were 115 mph and the total path length was near 7 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 20:40:00 to 24-FEB-11 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO CITY BARRIER A
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down across the county with some trees blocking roadways. Some minor fires were also reported as a result of damaged utility lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 20:47:00 to 24-FEB-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINONA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across all of Montgomery County.

Tornado in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-FEB-11 19:50:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRACE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started at Grace, where it downed a few large trees and caused minor roof damage to several homes. The tornado continued into Sharkey County, and just after crossing Dry Bend Road it destroyed a metal outbuilding, scattering tin and other debris a mile downstream. Part of the roof of another larger metal building was taken off at the same location, along with a couple of trees snapped. From here the tornado mainly passed through open fields for a couple of miles, although trees could be seen down along some tree lines. As the tornado approached US Highway 61, it turned more east-northeastward and downed more trees and rolled some equipment at a farm shop. As it crossed Highway 61, it snapped or downed at least 6 wooden power poles. It also caused significant shingle damage to a frame home and downed several trees and large limbs. The tornado then moved back into inaccessible farm fields, and is assumed to have dissipated shortly thereafter. Max winds were 115 mph and the total path length was near 7 miles.