A low pressure system moving east across the central United States brought a rare summertime cold front into Arkansas and Louisiana on July 31st. A line of thunderstorms developed along this cold front and raced into the hot and unstable air mass ahead of the front through the day.  Damaging wind gusts accompanied these thunderstorms as they moved through portions of Mississippi.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-20 18:54:00 to 31-JUL-20 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Smith County Road 121 on the southwest side of Raleigh. Another tree was blown down along Highway 481 just past the intersection of Highway 35 near Burns.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-20 15:29:00 to 31-JUL-20 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAIDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto power lines along MS Highway 35.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-20 14:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree and several large tree limbs were blown down in Mayersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-20 14:06:00 to 31-JUL-20 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLANDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down in Hollandale.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-20 14:11:00 to 31-JUL-20 14:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANGUILLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in Anguilla.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-20 14:28:00 to 31-JUL-20 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Main Street in Silver City.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-20 14:33:00 to 31-JUL-20 14:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELZONI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down in Belzoni including one on Church Street and one on Price Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-20 14:52:00 to 31-JUL-20 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: GWIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds from a line of severe thunderstorms blew down a few trees across parts of northern Holmes County from near Tchula to near West, including along Highways 12 and 17. Some power lines were also downed on Emory Road near West.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-20 15:32:00 to 31-JUL-20 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HESTERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds from a line of severe thunderstorms blew down trees across parts of northern Attala County from MS Highway 35 to the Natchez Trace Parkway on the south side of French Camp.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-20 15:43:00 to 31-JUL-20 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong outflow winds from a line of severe thunderstorms blew down several trees along MS Highway 413 between the intersection with Kemp Lane and the Choctaw County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-20 16:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRENCH CAMP
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong outflow winds from a line of severe thunderstorms blew down trees along a swath through northern Choctaw County, including some along a portion of the Natchez Trace Parkway and along MS Highway 15 north of Ackerman towards the Webster County line.