Episode narrative: An upper-level shortwave trough moving east through the Central Plains initiated a few clusters of thunderstorms that spread into Mississippi during the morning of June 18th. With an unstable air mass and strong jet stream over the region, these storms became severe and produced hail and damaging wind through the morning. An additional round of severe storms developed during the evening of the 18th and into the morning of the 19th. This even resulted in a rare June tornado outbreak. The previous record for number of June tornadoes in the state of Mississippi was 7 in 1974. A total of 15 tornadoes occurred across the state from June 18-19, 2023 - making this event a record in its own right. The tornado which occurred near Louin, MS was the first F3 or EF-3 rated tornado in the state since 1957.

Tornado event in RANKIN County, MISSISSIPPI
Start: 18-JUN-23 20:05:00
End: 18-JUN-23 20:25:00
Direct deaths: 0
Property damage: 200.00K
Event narrative: An EF-2 tornado developed near the intersection of MS Highway 469 and Foster Road where it blew down several trees and damaged an old chicken house. Scattered tree damage continued as the tornado moved across Seventh Day Rd. and US Highway 49, with the porch of a house damaged along Summerlin Rd. The tornado strengthened and produced more focused tree damage as it crossed Albert Enoch Rd., OC Kitchens Drive, and Zekes Alley. In this area, several homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage, the walls of an outbuilding were collapsed, and the fence around a basketball court was downed. The tornado reached its peak intensity east of McLin Cir. where more prolific snapping of trees occurred. The tornado weakened and lifted as it crossed Thomasville Rd. near Johnson Place. Estimated maximum winds were 115 mph. A tornadic debris signature was observed on radar with this tornado.

Tornado event in RANKIN County, MISSISSIPPI
Start: 18-JUN-23 20:21:00
End: 18-JUN-23 20:23:00
Direct deaths: 0
Property damage: 2.00K
Event narrative: An EF-0 tornado moved east along N. Star Road and ended near Henry Cannon Rd. A few trees were uprooted ,and large tree branches were broken. Estimated maximum winds were 80 mph.

Tornado event in SMITH County, MISSISSIPPI
Start: 18-JUN-23 21:52:00
End: 18-JUN-23 22:01:00
Direct deaths: 0
Property damage: 75.00K
Event narrative: An EF-1 tornado touched down along Smith County Road 501-2 and dissipated just after it crossed Smith County Road 529. The most intense damage was along MS Highway 501 where numerous trees were damaged and some minor damage occurred to a couple of homes. Multiple power lines were also blown down. Maximum estimated winds were 105 mph.

Tornado event in RANKIN County, MISSISSIPPI
Start: 18-JUN-23 19:29:00
End: 18-JUN-23 19:37:00
Direct deaths: 0
Property damage: 25.00K
Event narrative: An EF-1 tornado began along Baker Lane between Lakeview Road and Hobson Circle, moved east-southeast across Andrew Chapel Rd., and ended near the northern end of Trickhambridge Rd. Along its path, multiple trees were uprooted, a home sustained shingle damage, and a utility line was blown down. The estimated maximum winds were 90 mph. A tornadic debris signature was observed on radar with this tornado.