Stretching southward from a low pressure system in the Midwest, a cold front moved across Mississippi during the day on March 7th. Modest atmospheric instability and deep layer wind shear allowed for strong to severe thunderstorms to develop along the cold front as it moved through Mississippi. These thunderstorms produced isolated large hail up to the size of ping pong balls as well as several instances of damaging wind gusts which blew down trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-17 12:32:00 to 07-MAR-17 12:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SESSUMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Robinson Road near Oktoc Road.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-17 13:00:00 to 07-MAR-17 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of quarters fell near the intersection of MS Highway 468 and MS Highway 469 southwest of Brandon.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-17 12:18:00 to 07-MAR-17 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Damaging winds surged behind a line of thunderstorms as they moved across Starkville, which caused damage on the northern side of town including a downed power line near Reed Road and Westside Drive as well as several trees blown down near the Haven 12 apartment complex.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-17 13:02:00 to 07-MAR-17 13:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Downburst winds associated with a severe thunderstorm caused damage along Bethel Road, including roofing material blown off a structure and downed power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-17 13:37:00 to 07-MAR-17 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Downburst winds associated with a severe thunderstorm blew three trees down along New Zion Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-17 13:25:00 to 07-MAR-17 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Downburst winds associated with a severe thunderstorm blew a few trees down near Terry along Midway Road.

Hail in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-17 13:39:00 to 07-MAR-17 13:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCE CHAPEL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large hail fell across northwestern Kemper County, including hailstones up to the size of ping pong balls in Preston.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-17 15:38:00 to 07-MAR-17 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZERO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds associated with a line of thunderstorms blew down a few trees near Zero Road and Springhill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-17 14:51:00 to 07-MAR-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPULAR SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damaging wind gusts associated with a line of thunderstorms blew a few trees and power lines down between the Garlandville community and Chunky. These included along Stamper Road and near the intersection of Highway 80 and Mount Pleasant Church Road.

Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-17 15:35:00 to 07-MAR-17 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZERO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail up to the size of nickels fell in the Zero community.