Low pressure moving from central Texas into Tennessee combined with a very unstable airmass to produce widespread thunderstorms across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Numerous reports of severe weather were received, including several tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMITE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:29:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST FORK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several homes were damaged in the Thompson Community.

Tornado in AMITE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:18:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STREET
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The damage path of a short-lived EF-1 tornado was identified on high resolution satellite imagery in rural southern Amite County, MS. This tornado began northwest of the intersection of Powell Rd and Street Rd where it displaced a few trees. The tornado then crossed Street Rd and moved over inaccessible forested areas near the West Fork Amite River where it produced a defined swath of tree damage evident on high resolution satellite imagery that was approximately 90 yards wide. The damage path then became more sparse and less defined after it crossed the river and only minor tree damage was identified which is where the tornado was estimated to have lifted.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:42:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COMB
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down onto Interstate 55.

Tornado in PEARL RIVER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:51:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILL CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The damage path of an EF-0 tornado was identified via high resolution satellite imagery over rural parts of western Pearl River County, east of Henleyfield, MS. This tornado was embedded within a line of storms and produced evident displacement of trees and defoliation between Carey Byrd Rd and Harry Sones Rd. This was well collocated with a tight, coherent tornado vortex signature on KLIX radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:43:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHATAWA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported a tree blown down across US Highway 51 in Chatawa.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEARL RIVER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:59:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLARVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Several trees were blown down across parts of Interstate 59 in about a quarter mile stretch.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEARL RIVER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYBUR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was reported snapped on Pine Grove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 02-JAN-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUCIER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported blown down and power lines were downed on Marvin Williams Road.

Tornado in AMITE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:23:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: STREET
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The damage path of a strong EF-1 tornado was identified on high resolution satellite imagery over rural southern Amite County, MS. A defined path of tree damage began just east of S Greensburg Rd and moved eastward where tree damage gradually became more significant as it crossed a few small rural roads. The tornado peaked in intensity with sustained winds of approximately 110 mph near the East Fork Amite River where larger swaths (150 yards wide) were identified via high resolution satellite imagery. The tornado gradually weakened as it crossed River Rd causing smaller swaths of uprooted/damaged trees, and it's estimated the tornado lifted south of Bennet Rd as there was no further conclusive damage evident beyond this point.

Tornado in WALTHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:00:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MESA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado...EF1...touched down along and just north of Mississippi Highway 48 west of Tylertown. Some large trees were uprooted and snapped. Power lines were damaged by the fallen trees. Wind speed estimated at 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:06:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELIS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed, roof damage was reported to a home, a mobile home was flipped on its side, and a fireworks stand was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:45:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLADHURST
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported numerous trees blown down and a roof blown off a structure along Lang Road.

Tornado in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:49:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMERALD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado with maximum sustained winds of 95 mph touched down along an intermittent path in southeast Pike County from near Emerald Ln, south of MS Highway 48, to Mesa Road just north of MS Highway 48. Primary damage was to trees and power lines with large trees toppled and or snapped. A few houses and mobile homes were damaged by fallen trees as well as power lines. This track was revised and combined with the subsequent damage path farther east on MS Hwy 48 after further analysis using high resolution satellite imagery from February 2017.