Scattered showers and storms developed during peak afternoon heating. These storms brought gusty winds and heavy rain to the region as they tracked south across the ArkLaMiss region.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-18 14:30:00 to 06-JUL-18 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORHEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Three trees were blown down in Moorhead.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-18 15:25:00 to 06-JUL-18 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABBOTT
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of damaging winds occurred across portions of east central Clay County. Trees were blown down on Brand-Una Road, as well as near Highway 389 and Highway 46. Additional trees were blown down near Pheba.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-18 15:50:00 to 06-JUL-18 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUMBERLAND
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A swath of wind caused trees to blown down near Page Road between Spring Valley and Cemetery roads. Trees were also blown down on Harpole Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-18 16:05:00 to 06-JUL-18 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALTHALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down on Old Walthall Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-18 16:15:00 to 06-JUL-18 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-18 16:20:00 to 06-JUL-18 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRENADA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Robinson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-18 16:33:00 to 06-JUL-18 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERTHSHIRE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-18 17:00:00 to 06-JUL-18 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ETHEL
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down along Highway 14. A tree was also blown down onto utility equipment.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-18 17:10:00 to 06-JUL-18 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOSCIUSKO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down around Kosciusko.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-18 20:45:00 to 07-JUL-18 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous streets were flooded around Hattiesburg. Highway 49 at 4th Street was closed due to flooding and a motorist was stranded. An apartment complex was flooded. Rainfall totals were around 4.4 inches from around 8:30pm until 10pm per COOP observer.

Lightning in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUL-18 21:00:00 to 06-JUL-18 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house fire was caused by a lightning strike.