A mesoscale convective vortex, originating from the Plains, moved into the Mid-South. This feature re-ignited convection during the afternoon hours across northeast Mississippi as the airmass destabilized due to surface heating. There were numerous reports of damaging winds across northeast Mississippi.

Thunderstorm Wind in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-23 11:10:00 to 06-AUG-23 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBBS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell on a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-23 11:15:00 to 06-AUG-23 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUCKHORN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The metal roof was peeled back on a home in the Buckhorn community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHICKASAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-23 11:20:00 to 06-AUG-23 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TREBLOC
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree fell on a vehicle along Highway 8, killing two occupants and injuring two others.

Thunderstorm Wind in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-23 11:35:00 to 06-AUG-23 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALGOMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were knocked down and a shop had its doors blown in.

Thunderstorm Wind in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-23 11:35:00 to 06-AUG-23 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALGOMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An outbuilding was damaged and trees were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-23 11:45:00 to 06-AUG-23 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was uprooted in the Endville community.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-23 12:05:00 to 06-AUG-23 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTOWN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were knocked down. There was structural damage to nearby buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-23 12:10:00 to 06-AUG-23 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BECKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was knocked down across Highway 25 south of Amory.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-23 12:15:00 to 06-AUG-23 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were knocked down across Highway 25 between Smithville and Amory.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-23 12:20:00 to 06-AUG-23 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were knocked down in the road near Smithville Road and Spring Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-23 12:20:00 to 06-AUG-23 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A pole barn was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITAWAMBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-23 12:25:00 to 06-AUG-23 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large walnut tree was uprooted.

Hail in LAFAYETTE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-23 11:20:00 to 06-AUG-23 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOCONA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TISHOMINGO, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-23 12:40:00 to 06-AUG-23 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TISHOMINGO CO ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was snapped.