A cold front approached the Mid-South during the afternoon hours of June 25, 2023. A very hot and unstable airmass was in place across the Mid-South with temperatures in mid 90s and dewpoints in the mid to upper 70s. Meanwhile, ample wind shear aided storm organization during the event. Supercells developed over north central Arkansas in the afternoon and pushed into the Mid-South late in the day. The cells bowed out causing swaths of wind damage across the Mid-South. The main swath of damaging winds stretched across the entire region from northeast Arkansas through the Memphis metropolitan area into northeast Mississippi. The most significant damage stretched from northern Shelby County into Fayette County where tree damage and power outages were widespread. Over 120,000 utility customers in Shelby County lost power. Another area of significant damage occurred in the Clarksdale area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 17:53:00 to 25-JUN-23 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUNSWICK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Powerful straight-line winds uprooted and snapped trees across Lakeland. Part of the roof was ripped off a gas station and dental building near exit 20 on I-40. A tree fell on a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 17:40:00 to 25-JUN-23 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLINGTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Two planes were overturned at the Millington Airport and the terminal sustained damage to the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 17:45:00 to 25-JUN-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLENDALE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Powerful straight-line winds knocked down and split trees across Bartlett. Numerous trees were knocked down across the north Bartlett. Six utility poles were snapped along US Highway 64 between Kate Bond Road and North Germantown Parkway. Over 100,000 customers lost power, mainly across northern Shelby County.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 18:25:00 to 25-JUN-23 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Trees were knocked down near Ames Plantation.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 18:02:00 to 25-JUN-23 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY WITHE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were knocked down near the intersection of Highway 196 and Orr Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 18:10:00 to 25-JUN-23 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANADAVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees uprooted and snapped throughout southern Fayette County.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 18:15:00 to 25-JUN-23 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was knocked down and several trees were snapped in downtown Somerville.

Hail in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 19:15:00 to 25-JUN-23 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKS CREEK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny-sized hail fell east of Henderson on Baker Road.

Hail in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 19:15:00 to 25-JUN-23 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKS CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 17:55:00 to 25-JUN-23 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: KERRVILLE
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at the Millington Airport reported at 79 mph gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 17:45:00 to 25-JUN-23 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST ACRES
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Many large hardwood trees were knocked down on the Glen Eagle Golf course.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 18:52:00 to 25-JUN-23 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDDLETON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and powerlines were knocked down on C Allen Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 17:59:00 to 25-JUN-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLENDALE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 17:36:00 to 25-JUN-23 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were knocked down near Navy Road and Highway 51.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 17:37:00 to 25-JUN-23 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLINGTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Powerful straight-line winds resulted in widespread tree and powerline damage in Millington. Trees were knocked down onto homes and vehicles, and some utility poles were snapped. Some structures sustained damage. A commercial building on US Highway 51 lost its roof with additional roof damage to a nearby building.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 17:58:00 to 25-JUN-23 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLENDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 19:08:00 to 25-JUN-23 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEZUMA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated at 60 mph north of Masseyville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 25-JUN-23 17:55:00 to 25-JUN-23 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLENDALE
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee