Warm and humid conditions, common during August in Mississippi, led to the development of a few severe thunderstorms during the afternoon hours of August 6th. Wind damage and some hail occurred as a result of these storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-12 15:50:00 to 06-AUG-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down, and power outages occurred in Crystal Springs. Another tree was blown down just north of Gallman.

Lightning in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-12 17:00:00 to 06-AUG-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAIGSIDE
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning started a brush fire along Highway 49.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-12 14:45:00 to 06-AUG-12 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAWANTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three trees were blown down in the area. One tree fell on a vehicle on Augusta Road, blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-12 14:50:00 to 06-AUG-12 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSELLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Large tree limbs were blown down across Moselle-Oak Grove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-12 15:00:00 to 06-AUG-12 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EATONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down at Eatonville Road and Sibs Hobson.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-12 15:00:00 to 06-AUG-12 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST JACKSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down all across the city of Jackson, as well as out toward the Byram and Lake Ridgelea area. A tree fell on a car on west Ridge Drive and another tree fell on a patio on Rod Street.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-12 15:20:00 to 06-AUG-12 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding was reported in the downtown Jackson area near Fondren and on High Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-12 15:25:00 to 06-AUG-12 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EPPS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down at Bluemoon Drive and Camp Dantzler Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-12 14:35:00 to 06-AUG-12 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down along with a few trees down on power lines in east Brandon and out near Pelahatchie.

Lightning in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-12 14:15:00 to 06-AUG-12 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LUL)HESLER FLD LAUR
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning hit a transformer at Highway 11 and Industrial Boulevard causing power outages in Ellisville and Laurel.