A stalled front was located across the Mid-South. A moist and unstable airmass was in place south of the stalled front across northeast Mississippi. A cold front moved across the Lower Mississippi Valley during the afternoon hours of December 16th and interacted with the moist and unstable airmass to produce severe storms across Northeast Mississippi including several tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-DEC-19 14:55:00 to 16-DEC-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAULT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Shed destroyed near the Highway 7 and Highway 9 split.

Thunderstorm Wind in YALOBUSHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-DEC-19 14:50:00 to 16-DEC-19 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATER VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Part of a metal roof peeled back on a home in Water Valley.

Tornado in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-DEC-19 15:45:00 to 16-DEC-19 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A short-lived tornado knocked down trees along County Road 481 south of Calhoun City. Peak wind estimated at 80 mph.

Tornado in UNION, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-DEC-19 15:41:00 to 16-DEC-19 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The first damage was observed to trees along Highway 348. The tornado was intermittently on the ground for the first six miles of its track, causing sporadic tree damage. The tornado intensified as it crossed County Road 172, with trees uprooted. As the tornado crossed Highway 9, several structures were damaged. Some were damaged by falling trees. Trees were also uprooted or trunks snapped. The last damage was observed along County Road 174 east of Highway 9. A total of 12 homes suffered damage. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.

Tornado in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-DEC-19 15:55:00 to 16-DEC-19 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This brief, weak tornado damaged trees just north of the Natchez Trace Parkway to the southeast of Guntown. Peak winds were estimated at 70 mph.

Tornado in TISHOMINGO, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-DEC-19 16:27:00 to 16-DEC-19 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: TISHOMINGO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The damage began on Mississippi Highway 25 extending northeast to Mississippi Highway 30. Mainly tree damage was observed along the path. Thirteen homes suffered damage along with three businesses. Peak winds were estimated at 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-DEC-19 15:20:00 to 16-DEC-19 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDOLPH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down and there was structural damage to a building near Highway 9 and County Road 174.

Tornado in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-DEC-19 15:53:00 to 16-DEC-19 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAIR
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The first damage was observed to trees along Euclatubba Road, south of Highway 348.  The tornado crossed Highway 348, damaging additional trees. The first structural damage occurred to homes along County Road 833. The tornado then moved into a residential area. Numerous homes suffered roof and window damage, and a few had garage doors blown out. Two homes suffered nearly complete roof removal. The tornado destroyed a church of metal construction along Mitchell St. then crossed Highway 45 and caused additional tree damage. The tornado then crossed Pratts Road about 3 miles east of Highway 45. The tornado damaged a silo, a home and a storage shed along Highway 370, and caused additional tree damage before dissipating in northeastern Lee County. A total of 37 homes suffered damage. Peak winds were estimated at 115 mph.

Tornado in PRENTISS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-DEC-19 16:14:00 to 16-DEC-19 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SITE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touched down near County Road 4101 and Mississippi Highway 4. Trees were knocked down. A barn roof was removed and there was damage to a carport and a few sheds. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.