A warm front lifted north into North Mississippi while an upper-level disturbance pushed into the Lower Mississippi Valley. Low topped supercells developed across central Mississippi and lifted north with the warm front. A long-lived supercell tracked from Calhoun County into Itawamba County during the evening hours of May 2nd. Several tornadoes touched down along the track of this supercell resulting in damage, especially in the Tupelo area.

Tornado in CHICKASAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-MAY-21 20:15:00 to 02-MAY-21 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOULKA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado knocked down trees north of New Houlka near the Pontotoc county line before crossing into Pontotoc County. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.

Tornado in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-MAY-21 19:08:00 to 02-MAY-21 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SABOUGLA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A weak tornado knocked down trees along County Road 380 in Sabougla. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.

Tornado in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-MAY-21 21:22:00 to 02-MAY-21 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EGGVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado damaged trees along County Road 1970 and Ita Lee Road then crossed into Itawamba County. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.

Tornado in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-MAY-21 20:18:00 to 02-MAY-21 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERSHORM
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado crossed from Chickasaw County into Pontotoc County and tracked northeast knocking down trees before dissipating southeast of Algoma.  Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.

Tornado in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-MAY-21 20:44:00 to 02-MAY-21 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BISSELL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado developed in eastern Pontotoc County and crossed into Lee County. The tornado damaged numerous trees along County Road 900. The tornado���s damage path became intermittent, and the last observed damage was just west of Natchez Trace Parkway. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.

Tornado in ITAWAMBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-MAY-21 21:25:00 to 02-MAY-21 21:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado crossed into Itawamba County from Lee County. The last damage observed was near route 363 south of the Ratliff community. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.

Tornado in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-MAY-21 20:40:00 to 02-MAY-21 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado developed in eastern Pontotoc County, causing roof damage to several residences along King���s Highway. In total, 10 homes and one business suffered some level of damage in Pontotoc County. The tornado crossed into  Lee County.  Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.

Tornado in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-MAY-21 20:53:00 to 02-MAY-21 21:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TUP)LEMONS ARPT TUP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The first observed damage was near south Thomas Street in southwest Tupelo. The tornado���s damage path was intermittent through the first part of its track. It caused minor damage to trees and a church roof along Thomas Street and Lawndale Drive. The damage became more continuous as the tornado approached Main Street. Numerous trees were uprooted, with some trunks snapped. Several trees fell onto homes, causing substantial damage. The tornado reached its peak intensity near Veterans Memorial Parkway and Elvis Presley Drive. The tornado damaged several commercial buildings and residences. Two residences suffered partial roof removal. The tornado crossed Interstate 22, and the damage became more sporadic. The tornado uprooted additional trees, with some falling on houses. The last observed damage was near County Road 1451. In total, 76 homes, six businesses, and one public building suffered some level of damage. Peak winds were estimated at 100 mph.

Tornado in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-MAY-21 19:30:00 to 02-MAY-21 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado began just south of Calhoun City and tracked through the east side. Damage to trees was first noted south of town. Roof damage occurred to homes, apartments, and structures due to tree fall and wind force. An older masonry building was destroyed. In total, 43 homes, six businesses, and two public bridges suffered some level of damage. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.