Ahead of showers and storms, gusty gradient winds downed trees. In one case, a tree fell onto a vehicle resulting in a fatality.

Strong Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 02:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was downed blocking MS Highway 500 due to gusty gradient winds.

Strong Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:55:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 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.

High Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:23:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:23:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 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 before a line of showers came through, and with the line of showers. A tree fell onto a house and injured one occupant. Two vehicles were damaged by fallen trees. A large rotted tree next to Davis Wade stadium snapped and damaged a few cars.

High Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-MAR-23 08:21:00 to 01-MAR-23 08:21:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
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 08:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was downed on Roberts Road.

Strong Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 06:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was downed on the Natchez Trace near mile marker 141.

Strong Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 07:45:00 to 03-MAR-23 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree  was downed across Gowall Road and a tree fell on 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: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell on a home along 25th Avenue, downing utility lines.

Strong Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:09:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was uprooted and fell across Estelle Drive, downing utility lines. A large tree at the Governor's mansion was blown down across North Congress Street, damaging some windows in a building across the street. A tree was downed on utility lines at Laurel Street and Howard Street. Multiple other large limbs were downed in the Belhaven neighborhood.

High Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:25:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:31:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An initial wind gust of 58 mph was measured by CWOP station F5442 Shelby, with a peak gust of 61 mph at 831 am cst. Gusts over 58 mph lasted until 835 am cst.

Strong Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:35:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was uprooted at the WLBT news station.

Strong Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 08:54:00 to 03-MAR-23 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large rotted tree branch fell on an SUV along Wildwood Road, East of Bennet Road. The occupant of the SUV, a 65 year old woman, died.

Strong Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-23 09:54:00 to 03-MAR-23 09:54:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 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.