A few isolated thunderstorms developed during the afternoon of March 27th, but a line of strong to severe thunderstorms moving across the northern half of Mississippi brought more intense severe weather later that evening into the early morning hours of the 28th. Tornadoes and damaging straight line winds accompanied the overnight storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-21 02:34:00 to 28-MAR-21 02:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIFFITH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down along Mississippi Highway 46 near Hazelwood Loop.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-21 02:35:00 to 28-MAR-21 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIGSPRINGS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were blown down along Mississippi Highway 47 in northern Clay County.

Tornado in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-21 22:46:00 to 27-MAR-21 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-2 tornado developed just southwest of the intersection of Sixteenth Section Road and US Highway 61 on the southeast side of Shelby. The tornado tracked northeast, crossed Highway 61, and significantly damaged a home - removing the roof and collapsing an exterior wall. It continued to the northeast and destroyed five empty grain bins along Parchman Road. Several trees lost large branches, and one hardwood tree was uprooted. The tornado continued to the northeast and dissipated in a field north of Parchman Road. Estimated peak wind speed was 120 mph.

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-21 15:45:00 to 27-MAR-21 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAWFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of quarters fell along a swath from the Crawford area to near the New Hope area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-21 16:25:00 to 27-MAR-21 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CRARY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Utility poles and lines were blown down along Old Yorkville Road on the northeast side of New Hope.

Tornado in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-21 22:26:00 to 27-MAR-21 22:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF-0 tornado developed east of the Mississippi River levee in Rosedale near the intersection of Levee Street and Main Street. A large portion of a church���s metal roof was peeled off, and the siding and facade of the building was damaged. The tornado lofted the roofing material into the trees and carried it several blocks to the northeast. It caused some roof damage to several other homes and snapped several large hardwood branches before lifting just north of Brown Road on the east side of Rosedale. Estimated peak wind speed was 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-21 22:45:00 to 27-MAR-21 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMBALL LAKE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several utility poles were blown over, and windows were blown out of a house along Shaw-Skene Road west of Cleveland.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-21 22:50:00 to 27-MAR-21 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The Pleasant Grove Church building was blown off its foundation. Other damage to the building included shingle loss, the steeple being blown off, and a rolled propane tank. Tin roofing from a barn just to the west along Sixteenth Section Road was also peeled off.