Strong gradient winds developed late in the evening of March 2nd into the morning of the 3rd before a cold front moved through Mississippi. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph were measured by several observations sites, and trees were blown down in scattered locations across the state. As the front moved through Mississippi on the morning of March 3rd, a narrow line of showers and thunderstorms developed along the front. As the storms approached the Interstate 55 corridor, they became severe and produced additional wind damage from central Mississippi northeastward through the Golden Triangle region in northeastern Mississippi. Strong wind gusts of up to 40 to 50 mph continued for a few hours in the wake of the frontal passage and caused additional minor wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:09:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was uprooted and fell across Estelle Drive and downed utility lines. A large tree at the Governor's Mansion was blown down across North Congress Street and damaged some windows in a building across the street. Several videos and pictures of the falling tree were circulated on social media. A tree was blown down onto utility lines at Laurel Street and Howard Street. Multiple large tree limbs were blown down in the Belhaven neighborhood.

High Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:25:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater were measured by CWOP station F5442 Shelby between 8:25 a.m. and 8:35 a.m., with a peak gust of 61 mph measured at 8:31 a.m.

Strong Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:54:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large rotted tree branch was blown down onto an SUV along Wildwood Road, east of Bennet Road. The occupant of the SUV, a 65 year old woman, died.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:05:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: HINZE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered trees were blown down across parts of the county as a line of showers moved through. Some trees and power lines were blown down in the Noxapater area.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:53:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power lines were blown down in the Brooksville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:50:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CBM)COLUMBUS AFB
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 53 knots was measured from the west-southwest by the KCBM ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were blown down on the south side of Kosciusko including on MS Highway 19E near the intersection with Highway 14, MS Highway 43N, and MS Highway 14W. Some power lines were also blown down along Highway 43N.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:36:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINGLETON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were blown down along MS Highway 35, and power lines were blown down on Big Springs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:52:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down on Reformation Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:23:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In addition to wind damage from preceding high gradient winds, several trees in the Starkville area were also blown down as a line of strong rain showers moved through the city. A tree fell onto a house and injured one occupant. A large rotted tree next to Davis Wade stadium snapped and damaged a few cars.

Strong Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:08:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:23:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power poles were blown down in Starkville over a 15 minute period due to strong gradient winds that occurred before a line of showers moved into the city.

Strong Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:54:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:54:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A section of tin roofing was blown off a metal barn along Lancaster Road near Lawrence.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:21:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCKNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 50 knots from 260 degrees was measured by the KJAN ASOS.

Strong Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 02:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down onto and blocked MS Highway 500.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:35:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST JACKSON
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

In the wake of a line of severe thunderstorms, a large tree near the WLBT news station was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:54:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACKERMAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Ackerman, including a large tree that fell across Quinn Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:35:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in West Point including a few which fell onto houses. A fence was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:58:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTPELIER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The roof of a shed was blown off by winds on the leading edge of thunderstorm outflow.

Strong Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:55:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down onto Mississippi Highway 12 at Dodson Road southeast of Caledonia.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:55:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Columbus including one which fell onto a house along Mason Drive. Traffic lights were blown down at several intersections.

Strong Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 06:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down on the Natchez Trace near mile marker 141, and a tree was blown down onto Roberts Road.

Strong Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 07:45:00 to 03-MAR-23 07:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

After a line of storms had moved east of Warren County, strong gradient winds blew down a tree across Gowall Road. Another tree was blown down onto a power line along Old Highway 27.

Strong Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down onto a home and utility lines along 25th Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:31:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down onto a house along Forest Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:05:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIGSPRINGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down along MS Highway 47 just south of the Chickasaw County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOSA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down on Pearl Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:10:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEBUD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was downed on MS Highway 487.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 10:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALEDONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was uprooted in Caledonia.

Strong Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong gradient winds persisted for a few hours in the wake of a cold front. Gusts over 40 mph were measured by the Hawkins Field ASOS site KHKS during this time, including a peak wind gust of 49 mph from the west at 10:00 a.m. Tree branches were blown down in parts of the Jackson area including branches that fell into power lines at the intersection of Cooper Road and Meadow Lane.