Diurnal storms developed each afternoon during the period as a result of a warm and moist air mass in place across the ArkLaMiss. A few storms developed during the morning of the 6th. The storms produced thunderstorm wind damage and hail, typical for this time of year in Mississippi. A few lightning strikes triggered structure fires as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-12 13:25:00 to 04-JUL-12 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLEHURST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A couple of trees, along with a few branches, were blown down across Highway 51 south of Hazlehurst.

Strong Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-12 13:35:00 to 04-JUL-12 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Hillsborough Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-12 23:50:00 to 06-JUL-12 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across the city of Starkville. This included one tree on a house on West Main Street and a tree blown down onto power lines on Mckinley Street. Power was out across a good portion of the city. Trees were down across several roads in the western part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-12 14:05:00 to 04-JUL-12 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLISVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down south of Ellisville.

Strong Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-12 14:22:00 to 04-JUL-12 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down near Martinville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-12 15:15:00 to 04-JUL-12 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down in Monticello.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-12 15:15:00 to 04-JUL-12 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURVIS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house on Purvis-Ploh Road lost its roof. Several trees blown down along Purvis-Brooklyn Road.

Strong Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-12 00:12:00 to 06-JUL-12 00:12:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Starkville AWOS recorded a 56 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-12 00:35:00 to 06-JUL-12 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down across the western portion of Winston County. Trees were blown down across Old Robinson Road and Highway 14 West near Louisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-12 16:35:00 to 06-JUL-12 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A tree was blown onto a utility line in New Hope. A tree was blown down across a road near Lake Lowndes State Park. A tree fell on a house on the east side of Columbus.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-12 16:45:00 to 06-JUL-12 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANTEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and and limbs were blown down north of Dancy.

Lightning in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-12 09:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike resulted in a fire at a hotel that was under construction.

Lightning in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-12 09:05:00 to 05-JUL-12 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE BRYAN ARP
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike resulted in a fire at a residence on Oakwood Drive off of Newlight Road west of Starkville.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-12 12:25:00 to 05-JUL-12 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-12 12:33:00 to 05-JUL-12 12:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Power lines were blown down. The Interstate 55 exit to Highway 16 North was closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-12 12:56:00 to 05-JUL-12 12:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SIGHT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One home with major roof damage and two homes with minor roof damage due to wind. Another home suffered damage from a blown down tree. This occurred on Brignall Road.

Strong Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-12 13:50:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was blown down on County Road 517.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-12 14:45:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDENHALL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down all around the city of Mendenhall.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-12 15:30:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRCHILDS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power lines were blown down southwest of Raymond. Trees were blown down along Belknapp Road, and Military Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-12 17:15:00 to 06-JUL-12 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A swath of thunderstorm wind gusts caused damage just west and northwest of Starkville. There was roof damage at the Crossgate Apartments. Trees were blown down in the Westland Heights Subdivision. Winds were estimated at 70 mph in the area. Pea size hail also fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUL-12 15:30:00 to 07-JUL-12 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK BOWERY
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down along Highway 588.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUL-12 16:05:00 to 07-JUL-12 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A tree fell on a power line near Florence.

Hail in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-12 15:20:00 to 04-JUL-12 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURVIS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A windshield was busted out by golf ball size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-12 16:12:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECHWOOD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in scattered areas near Vicksburg, as well as out in the county southeast of Vicksburg.

Lightning in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-12 16:25:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a power line and a church, causing the church to catch on fire. The church was located at Stenson Road and Highway 27.

Hail in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-12 16:40:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple trees were also blown down on Kingston Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-12 23:25:00 to 05-JUL-12 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in West Point and Pheba.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-12 23:20:00 to 05-JUL-12 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALEDONIA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across the county. Power outages also occurred in Columbus and in a couple other spots around the county. A large tree was blown down across Schlater Road near Artesia.