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This tornado touched down along Mississippi Highway 15 near its intersection with Ed Crowder Road, where some trees and power lines were blown down. The tornado moved northeast and uprooted and snapped several trees. It dissipated shortly after it crossed Road 201. The maximum wind speed was 90 mph.

Some trees fell onto power lines and along 15th Street due to rain saturated ground.

Trees and Power lines were blown down countywide.

Strong rear flank downdraft winds associated with a severe thunderstorm uprooted trees, blew down large tree limbs, and blew down power lines near the Shady Grove, Moss, and Sharon communities.

A few trees and power lines were blown down onto Mississippi Highway 184.

An EF-1 tornado started along MS Highway 29 and tracked east-northeast toward the De Soto National Forest. At the start of the tornado track, large limbs were blown down and a couple of trees were uprooted. The tornado widened and peaked in intensity as it crossed Pecan Grove Road. In that area multiple trees were uprooted or snapped, there was some damage to a shed and metal barn, and power lines were blown down. The tornado then crossed Ira Odem Road and Old Highway 15 where additional trees were uprooted. More trees were blown down as the tornado crossed Highway 15 about one half mile south of George Boutwell Road. The tornado dissipated after crossing MS Highway 536 in the De Soto National Forest. The estimated peak wind gust was 90 mph.

An EF-1 tornado started along MS Highway 29 and tracked east-northeast toward the De Soto National Forest. At the start of the tornado track, large limbs were blown down and a couple of trees were uprooted. The tornado widened and peaked in intensity as it crossed Pecan Grove Road. In that area multiple trees were uprooted or snapped, there was some damage to a shed and metal barn, and power lines were blown down. The tornado then crossed Ira Odem Road and Old Highway 15 where additional trees were uprooted. More trees were blown down as the tornado crossed Highway 15 about one half mile south of George Boutwell Road. The tornado dissipated after crossing MS Highway 536 in the De Soto National Forest. The estimated peak wind gust was 90 mph.

Tropical storm force wind gusts downed numerous trees and power lines across the county. At least 25 roads were blocked by fallen trees.

Freezing rain fell across the county. Accumulations of around three tenths of an inch occurred in the western part of the county, with lesser amounts in the eastern part. Ice accumulated in trees and on power lines. Numerous limbs were down along with multiple trees. Power outages occurred.

Trees and power lines were blown down on Dr. Martin Luther Kind Drive at East 13th Street.

The storm moved across northern Jones County, where it briefly intensified to an EF-2 tornado. At its widest, the storm stretched nearly 1.5 miles. The tornado developed northeast of Soso, just east of the Amy community. The tornado tracked over areas recently devastated by tornadoes on Easter, so it was difficult to identify new damage in some areas. Scattered to numerous trees were snapped and uprooted as the tornado moved east across northern Jones County toward Sandersville. The storm intensified briefly to a low EF-2 along Lake Como Road, where the southern half of a chicken house was completely destroyed. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted in the area. There was some structural damage caused by trees falling on houses. The most widespread damage extended from Shady Grove to Sharon, where swaths of trees were mowed down, snapped and uprooted. Downed powerlines blocked several roads. Several homes were damaged or destroyed by falling trees. The storm moved through Sandersville, where more trees were snapped and uprooted. The storm continued to move through heavily wooded areas north and east of Sandersville causing damage along the Jasper County line and near the Wayne County line.

During the late evening, a severe thunderstorm was responsible for an extensive swath of significant damage across several counties in the southern portion of the NWS Jackson service area. The main corridor of focused and higher end wind damage was across southern Copiah to far southern Simpson, as well as all of northern sections of Lawrence, Jefferson Davis and Covington counties before dissipating across northwest Jones County. Based on a NWS damage survey of portions of this swath, along with accounts and assessments from local Emergency Managers, significant wind speeds across this swath ranged between 80 and 100 mph. Within the overall swath, there were generally 2 to 3 focused corridors, roughly running from west northwest to east southeast, where the greatest concentration of damage occurred. General dimensions of the swath can be described as roughly 80 miles long with a width of 6 to 8 miles where the greatest concentration of damage occurred. Damage across this large swath were primarily damaged trees and downed power lines. Tree damage was a combination of uprooted and snapped trees and was quite extensive and best characterized by hundreds of thousands of damaged trees. Downed power lines and broken poles were extensive as well across the swath. Additionally, many structures were damaged with degrees of damage from minor to major. All of this was due to a combination of the wind itself causing damage or by downed trees damaging the structure.

During the late evening, a severe thunderstorm was responsible for an extensive swath of significant damage across several counties in the southern portion of the NWS Jackson service area. The main corridor of focused and higher end wind damage was across southern Copiah to far southern Simpson, as well as all of northern sections of Lawrence, Jefferson Davis and Covington counties before dissipating across northwest Jones County. Based on a NWS damage survey of portions of this swath, along with accounts and assessments from local Emergency Managers, significant wind speeds across this swath ranged between 80 and 100 mph. Within the overall swath, there were generally 2 to 3 focused corridors, roughly running from west northwest to east southeast, where the greatest concentration of damage occurred. General dimensions of the swath can be described as roughly 80 miles long with a width of 6 to 8 miles where the greatest concentration of damage occurred. Damage across this large swath were primarily damaged trees and downed power lines. Tree damage was a combination of uprooted and snapped trees and was quite extensive and best characterized by hundreds of thousands of damaged trees. Downed power lines and broken poles were extensive as well across the swath. Additionally, many structures were damaged with degrees of damage from minor to major. All of this was due to a combination of the wind itself causing damage or by downed trees damaging the structure.

This strong tornado traveled over 84 miles through parts of six counties including southern Lawrence, central Jefferson Davis, northern Covington, far northwestern Jones, far southeastern Smith, and Jasper counties. Some of the communities impacted include Oak Vale, the area north of Carson, the north side of Collins, Hot Coffee, Summerland, Stringer, and the west side of Paulding. This tornado is preliminarily rated EF3 with an estimated peak wind of 150 MPH near MS Highway 35 northeast of Carson in Jefferson Davis County. The maximum path width was 1.16 miles also near MS Highway 35 in Jefferson Davis County. No fatalities were reported in this tornado, but there was an undetermined number of injuries. Additional details on the damage path and area of most significant damage follow.|| ||The tornado initially touched down in southeastern Lawrence County 11 miles south of the city of Monticello, causing minor tree damage. The tornado quickly strengthened as it took a northeast track, producing EF1 and EF2 tree damage along Givens Road and Divide Road. From an elevated location on Divide Road, surveyors were able to view extensive tree damage and ground scouring in the inaccessible Pearl River bottom in Lawrence County. This damage was also confirmed by satellite imagery. The tornado destroyed the roof of a home and completely destroyed a metal building structure on Rayborn Lane. The homeowner also stated that a well built log cabin that he owned along the Pearl River was completely destroyed. After crossing the Pearl River, the tornado proceeded to impact areas just east of the river, causing more significant tree damage along River Road and Coon Hunting Road. The tornado completely destroyed several chicken houses and significantly damaged two homes near MS Highway 43 before crossing into Jefferson Davis County. Once in Jefferson Davis County, the tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees along Johnson Road, Palestine Road, and Lily Rose Road. The tornado crossed MS Highway 13 snapping a couple of wooden power poles and causing damage to large sections of the roof of a one- story home. Two mobile homes were destroyed along Greens Creek Road, with additional roof damage to homes as well as snapping and uprooting trees as the tornado progressed northeastward. A mobile home was destroyed along Newman Camp Road.|| ||The intensity of the tornado briefly increased to low end EF3 damage as it moved across Kirkley Lane, where extensive tree damage was noted. Damage to roofs, and the snapping and uprooting of trees continued as the tornado moved northeast. Large sections of a roof were removed from a one-story home on Haynes Gray Road, most walls of an apparently abandoned home were collapsed on SJ Garner Road, and the roof of a well built home was removed along Ross McPhail Road. Along Berry Loop, a mobile home was demolished and several other homes were heavily damaged.|| ||As the tornado neared MS Highway 35 and the Terrell community, it grew wider and stronger. Extensive tree damage and varying degrees of damage occurred to dozens of structures. In this area, multiple mobile homes were completely destroyed on both sides of the highway. A large church made of cinderblocks was leveled here and supportive of EF3 wind speeds near 150 mph. Multiple power lines were downed as well. The tornado reached its widest point in this location at 1.16 miles. EF3 tree damage continued as it crossed East Granby Road near the river as well as a small section when it crossed Three Notch Road. Several mobile homes were destroyed here as well. The tornado weakened a bit after this point, but remained strong as it crossed US 84 and neared US 49. A wide swath of extensive tree damage and downed power lines occurred along the path. A set of chicken houses west of Campbell Faler Road was destroyed, and a mobile home was rolled. As the tornado crossed Old Macintosh and Sunset Roads, more trees were downed along with some damage to structures. After crossing US 49, this strong tornado continued northeast where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and a mobile home was destroyed on Hambone Road.|| ||The tornado continued across northeastern Covington County, crossing MS Highway 532 west of Hot Coffee, causing widespread tree damage and minor roof damage to some residential areas before crossing out of the county. The tornado then moved into northwest Jones and southern Smith County and crossed through the community of Summerland. Widespread tree damage continued through here, with some minor roof damage to residences, which was consistent with high end EF1 damage. A church along Smith County Road 8A had a steeple removed by the winds. The tornado then moved into southwestern Jasper County into the Stringer community. High end EF1 damage occurred in the area, with numerous trees snapped and uprooted in addition to a snapped power pole east of the community. Even though the circulation began to weaken, the tornado continued northeast and produced high end EF1 damage throughout central Jasper County before moving across the western side of Paulding. The tornado weakened in this area, still producing widespread EF0-EF1 tree damage as it crossed MS Highway 503 north of Paulding. The tornado lifted shortly thereafter along County Road 31. The maximum wind speed was 150mph in Jefferson Davis County, but was 100mph in Jones County. The total path length was 83.22 miles.

A tree was blown down and downed a power line, which then fell on a house and caused a fire. A couple of trees were also blown down across Laurel. One limb fell onto a man and caused a minor injury.

A tree was blown down and downed a power line, which then fell on a house and caused a fire. A couple of trees were also blown down across Laurel. One limb fell onto a man and caused a minor injury.

Power lines were blown down west of Laurel.

Power lines were blown down on Shady Grove Moss Road near Upper Hamilton Road.

As Tropical Storm Gordon moved further inland, it was downgraded to a tropical depression. Gusty winds still occurred as the center moved through central Mississippi. Trees, power poles and power lines were blown down across Jones County, especially around Laurel and Ellisville. A metal roof was also damaged on a structure in Ovett.

A power line was blown down on Jefferson Street near the hospital.

An average of 5 to 7 inches of heavy snow fell across Jones County, with up to 8 inches falling west of Ellisville. The accumulating snow downed trees and limbs across the county, resulting in power outages and blocking roadways. Numerous traffic accidents also occurred across the county.

Powerlines were blown down on George Boutwell Road.

A tree was blown down on power lines just northwest of Ellisville on Highway 29 North.

Trees and powerlines were blown down on Palmer Road and Burnt Bridge Road.

A powerpole was blown down on Old Bay Springs Road north-northeast of Laurel and a tree also fell along Sharon Road near Sandersville.

A tree was blown down onto a power line along Guthrie Carter Road.

A line of severe thunderstorms produced a swath of damaging wind that blew down numerous trees across western Jones County, some of which fell onto homes and power lines. The area around Hebron Centerville Road was particularly affected where trees fell onto several homes and a camper, and siding was blown off of one home. A tree also fell onto a vehicle on US Highway 11 south of Ellisville.

A few trees were blown down on the northeast side of Ellisville. Several trees and a few powerlines were also blown down in southwest Laurel.

Trees and power lines were blown down across Highway 29 in the Johnson Community.

Power lines were blown down east of Laurel.

Trees were blown down at the intersection of Bonner Road and Claiborne Road, while power lines were blown down on West Main Street near Sandersville. Falling limbs caused one injury in the Shady Grove Community. Trees and power lines were blown down at 1835 Highway 184 East and a tree was blown down on 7th Avenue near Highland Church around Laurel. Trees were also blown down along 5th Street, Lower Myrick Road and a tree was down on a home along 6th Avenue, all near Laurel. Trees and power lines partially blocked the 600 block of State Street to the north-northeast of Laurel. Power lines were down in the roadway on Welch Road off of Highway 533 to the west southwest of Moss. Trees and power lines were down along Highway 29 North near Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. A tree and power lines were down at 163 Ira G. Odum Road, and the downed power line set fire to a pasture. Trees were down on Highway 590 near Ellisville and on Spur Line Road, both of which caused partial road blockages. Trees and power lines blocked Sandhill Church Road and another tree was down on Township Road in Ellisville. A tree was down along Pittman Road the southwest part of the county. Multiple trees were down at the intersection of Augusta and Ovett-Moselle Roads. Trees and powerlines were down along the 5400 block of Highway 11 North.

A tree was blown down on Brown Drive in the Powers Community.

A carport was blown over on Garden Road southwest of Laurel. A limb and powerline were blown down on a house on North 5th Avenue in Laurel. A tree was also blown down in the road on Lower Myrick Road.

A carport was blown over on Garden Road southwest of Laurel. A limb and powerline were blown down on a house on North 5th Avenue in Laurel. A tree was also blown down in the road on Lower Myrick Road.

A tree was blown onto a power line in Laurel.

Trees and powerlines were blown down. One tree fell on a home on 4th Street, with no injuries. Some trees were blown down near Sharon and Shady Grove just north of Laurel.

An EF1 tornado touched down along Pavillion Road, tracked northeast across Holifield Road, US Highway 84 and lifted along Charlie Green Road. Two power poles were snapped, a barn was heavily damaged, the roof of a chicken house was heavily damaged and a mobile home was blown off of its blocks. Numerous trees were also blown down. The tornado tracked for 2.7 miles with estimated wind speeds of 95 mph. The maximum path width was 100 yards.

Some power lines were down in the Sandersville Road area.

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

This tornado touched down just to the west of Sunset-Williamsburg Rd. Several trees were snapped at this location. The tornado moved northeast where it crossed Sunset Rd and Rock Hill Rd. Snapped & uprooted trees were the main damage. As the tornado neared and crossed Highway 49, the intensity increased to a high end EF-1.||Multiple power lines were downed along with numerous trees, two homes had minor damage along Rock Hill Rd. A home had a portion of the roof removed along Highway 49. As the tornado crossed Byrd Town Rd, more high end tree damage occurred with some minor damage to a home and a couple mobile homes. Several sheds and carports were destroyed here as well. The tornado increased in intensity to a low end EF-2 as it crossed George Speed Rd. Here significant tree damage was noted with hundreds of snapped or uprooted pines and hardwoods. A few homes had minor damage as they were on the edges of the tornadic circulation. The tornado weakened some as it moved just north of Jones Chapel Rd and across Highway 532. The tornado increased and reached peak intensity, EF-2 (125 mph), as it crossed Vester Pickering Rd. Three mobile homes were destroyed with one well-built brick home having the roof entirely removed. Heavy tree damaged was noted here with power poles and power lines down. Just to the north of Hot Coffee, a large church was heavily damaged with part of the roof removed and some outer brick fallen off the outer wall. Five other brick buildings had minor/major roof damage along with the windows blown out. Dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted here and along Highway 35.||The tornado continued to the northeast toward the Leaf River where more trees were snapped and downed. The tornado dissipated just inside Jones County where some trees were damaged. Total path length was 16.5 miles. Maximum winds were around 125 mph.

Significant damage occurred to the roofs of 5 chicken houses, heavy damage to a large metal shed occurred, minor damage to a single family dwelling, and destruction to a porch on a mobile home. Many trees were snapped and uprooted along the entire path of the tornado. A shop was damaged on Jenkins Road. Power poles were snapped along Sandford Road east of Interstate 59. A metal carport was damaged. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 90 mph.

A couple of trees were blown down. One tree fell on a power line catching the tree on fire.

A tree and a power line were blown down.

Trees were blown down on Monroe Road, and power outages occurred on Guthrie Carter Road.

A tree and a power line were blown down behind Howard Industries.

During the late evening of the 28th, strong winds well north of Hurricane Isaac downed a few trees near Sandersville, including one that fell onto some power lines.

A couple of trees were blown onto a power line.

Lightning hit a transformer at Highway 11 and Industrial Boulevard causing power outages in Ellisville and Laurel.

Lightning caused power outages and a transformer on fire.

Trees were blown all across Jones County. Power lines were blown down along Lott Road. One tree was blocking the road at the 800 block of Ovett-Moselle Road. A residential natural gas line was ruptured on Country Circle just off Highway 15.

Trees were blown all across Jones County. Power lines were blown down along Lott Road. One tree was blocking the road at the 800 block of Ovett-Moselle Road. A residential natural gas line was ruptured on Country Circle just off Highway 15.

Trees were blown down onto power lines in Laurel, Sandersville, and Soso. Four power poles were on fire in four different areas.

Power lines were blown down on Indian Springs Road, and trees were blown onto power lines in the Shady Grove area. Shingle damage occurred to a home and the roof of a mobile home was blown off in the Shady Grove area as well.

Power lines were blown down on Indian Springs Road, and trees were blown onto power lines in the Shady Grove area. Shingle damage occurred to a home and the roof of a mobile home was blown off in the Shady Grove area as well.

A tree and a power line were blown down in the Hebron community.

Strong gradient winds blew down a power line on Service Road, causing a small fire in a barn.

Strong winds knocked down power lines south of Laurel causing a brush fire.

The tornado developed along Pat Holifield and Leroy Hill Roads, downing a few trees. The tornado moved northeast, widened and reached its maximum width in the area of Springhill Road, where high end EF-1 damage to trees occurred. The tornado then narrowed to about 150 to 250 yard wide path of mid to high end EF-2 damage on either side of State Highway 15 in the Shady Grove community northwest of Laurel. Several mobile homes were completely destroyed, numerous power poles were snapped, several frame and brick homes suffered major damage and other moderate damage, and extensive tree damage occurred. A few commercial buildings along State Highway 15 suffered major damage. As the tornado continued northeast across northeast Jones County, it caused EF-1 type damage as it crossed Sharon-Moss and Lake Como Roads, snapping and uprooting trees and causing some roof and minor structural damage to several homes. The tornado then intensified somewhat again as it crossed into Jasper County, destroying three large chicken houses and causing extensive tree damage along County Road 812 just inside the Jasper County line. The tornado dissipated shortly after causing this damage. Fifteen people were injured by this tornado, with nearly all of the injuries being relatively minor. Maximum winds were estimated at 130 mph.

The tornado developed along Pat Holifield and Leroy Hill Roads, downing a few trees. The tornado moved northeast, widened and reached its maximum width in the area of Springhill Road, where high end EF-1 damage to trees occurred. The tornado then narrowed to about 150 to 250 yard wide path of mid to high end EF-2 damage on either side of State Highway 15 in the Shady Grove community northwest of Laurel. Several mobile homes were completely destroyed, numerous power poles were snapped, several frame and brick homes suffered major damage and other moderate damage, and extensive tree damage occurred. A few commercial buildings along State Highway 15 suffered major damage. As the tornado continued northeast across northeast Jones County, it caused EF-1 type damage as it crossed Sharon-Moss and Lake Como Roads, snapping and uprooting trees and causing some roof and minor structural damage to several homes. The tornado then intensified somewhat again as it crossed into Jasper County, destroying three large chicken houses and causing extensive tree damage along County Road 812 just inside the Jasper County line. The tornado dissipated shortly after causing this damage. Fifteen people were injured by this tornado, with nearly all of the injuries being relatively minor. Maximum winds were estimated at 130 mph.

An outbuilding was damaged near Highway 84 West. Tin from the building was blown into a yard, as well as across Highway 84. A power pole was also snapped at the base. One tree was also blown down across Highway 588 at Oakey Woods Lane.

Two trees and a power line were blown down in Laurel. The Jones County Emergency Operations Center in Laurel measured a gust of 33 mph as the storm passed.

A power line was reported down.

A tornado was confirmed near Tuckers Crossing by a National Weather Service survey team. The roof was torn off a workshop, a flag pole was bent over, a power pole was snapped near the top, a barn roof was damaged, and a large pine tree was snapped. Maximum winds were around 80 mph.

The roofs were blown off of some buildings and some trees were blown down. Power outages were also reported in the area.

Trees were down and power outages were reported.

Trees and power lines were down along Magnolia Road.

Several trees and power lines were blown down and a car was damaged. Some of the power lines caught fire.

Several trees and power lines were blown down across Laurel. A few trees were down across I-59 in town as well as a tree through a house. Another tree was down on a car and the winds blew a few windows out of a building.

A swath of damaging winds pushed through portions of Jones county. Numerous large trees were blown down. Around the Tuckers Crossing Community, one home and a mobile home sustained major damage. Numerous trees and powers lines were blown down on Township Road southeast of Tuckers Crossing.

A swath of damaging winds pushed through portions of Jones county. Numerous large trees were blown down. Around the Tuckers Crossing Community, one home and a mobile home sustained major damage. Numerous trees and powers lines were blown down on Township Road southeast of Tuckers Crossing.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the northern part of the county. One tree fell on a house. A motorcyclist was injured when they ran into a tree which was down across a road just northeast of Laurel. This occurred as a large bow echo, called a derecho, raced across the region.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the central portion of Jones County. Just east of Laurel, a woman was killed when a tree fell onto her mobile home. This damage occurred as a large bow echo, called a derecho, raced across the region.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the central portion of Jones County. Just east of Laurel, a woman was killed when a tree fell onto her mobile home. This damage occurred as a large bow echo, called a derecho, raced across the region.

Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted along the brief 1 mile path. Damage occurred to 1 home and an unoccupied building. The unoccupied building was the most heavily damaged with two broken windows and damage to the roof, eves, and siding. Two outbuildings were also damaged. One power pole was snapped high off the ground. A highway sign was blown over and a business sign was also turned over. Some of the trees were blown onto Interstate 59. Two motorists were injured when their vehicles were hit by the trees. Maximum winds were around 95 mph.

Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted along the brief 1 mile path. Damage occurred to 1 home and an unoccupied building. The unoccupied building was the most heavily damaged with two broken windows and damage to the roof, eves, and siding. Two outbuildings were also damaged. One power pole was snapped high off the ground. A highway sign was blown over and a business sign was also turned over. Some of the trees were blown onto Interstate 59. Two motorists were injured when their vehicles were hit by the trees. Maximum winds were around 95 mph.

This tornado briefly touched down west of Sandersville and downed a few trees on some power lines. Max winds were around 75 mph.

Numerous trees and a few power lines were blown down across the northern half of the county from west to east. This damaged occurred from a small bow echo that raced across the northern portion of Jones County.

A weakened tree was knocked down and took a power line out in Ellisville.

Several trees and power lines were blown down across the county, especially across the southern sections from Moselle to Ovett.

A few trees were blown down on power lines. National Weather Service storm survey also found scattered trees blown down across the western half of Jones County.

A few trees were blown down on power lines. National Weather Service storm survey also found scattered trees blown down across the western half of Jones County.

A few power lines were blown down in Laurel.

This strong tornado touched down near the Glade and Tuckers Crossing Communities and tracked east northeast to near the Mill Creek Community before entering Wayne County near Highway 84. Around 25 homes suffered significant damage. The most intense damage was along a path from near the intersection of Highway 15 and Orange Drive northeast to the area along Township Road. Two metal high tension electric power truss towers were destroyed, hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted, at least two mobile homes were destroyed, a travel trailer being used for post-Katrina housing was annihilated, and several houses suffered significant structural damage. Northeast of this area, the path continued all the way to the county line with Wayne County, but damage was generally less, F0 to occasionally F1, and limited to tree damage. The one exception was near the Mill Creek community, where a storage building was destroyed and a couple of homes suffered roof damage. Total path length across Jones and Wayne Counties was 17 miles.

This strong tornado touched down near the Glade and Tuckers Crossing Communities and tracked east northeast to near the Mill Creek Community before entering Wayne County near Highway 84. Around 25 homes suffered significant damage. The most intense damage was along a path from near the intersection of Highway 15 and Orange Drive northeast to the area along Township Road. Two metal high tension electric power truss towers were destroyed, hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted, at least two mobile homes were destroyed, a travel trailer being used for post-Katrina housing was annihilated, and several houses suffered significant structural damage. Northeast of this area, the path continued all the way to the county line with Wayne County, but damage was generally less, F0 to occasionally F1, and limited to tree damage. The one exception was near the Mill Creek community, where a storage building was destroyed and a couple of homes suffered roof damage. Total path length across Jones and Wayne Counties was 17 miles.

A few trees and power lines were blown down.

Strong winds ahead of a squall line caused a building to loose a portion of its tin roof. This large portion of tin was blown off and laid across the street. Additionally, the strong winds blew down a few power lines. All the damage around Laurel occurred before the rain and line of storms arrived.

A few power lines and trees were blown down.

A few trees were blown down on power lines.

Scattered powerlines were blown down across the county.

Several large limbs were blown down on powerlines across the county.

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down across the county.

Several trees and powerlines were blown down.

Several powerlines were blown down in the area.

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down in the Myrick area. A tree also fell on a house, which resulted in minor damage.

Several powerlines were blown down around the Big Creek Wildlife Preserve.

A weak tornado briefly touched down. The roof was blown off a house. Several trees and powerlines were also blown down.

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down in the county, especially in the Laurel area. The roof was blown off of one small building.

Many trees were blown down in the Laurel area. Three cars were crushed by a large tree. Several trees fell on houses and caused damage. Several power lines were blown down. Many trees were blown down on a local golf course in Laurel.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Many homes and cars were damaged by fallen trees. Several homes in the Moselle area had significant roof damage from the strong winds. People were trapped in a house trailer due to fallen trees. Several people were also trapped in a car after trees fell on them. No serious injuries were reported.

Several powerlines were blown down.

A number of trees were blown down and caused minor damage to a few buildings. The storm caused minor damage to the Jones County courthouse building. Several power lines were knocked down by trees or large limbs.

Many trees were blown down and caused damage to several buildings. A mobile home was blown onto its side. Several other mobile homes received minor structural damage. Several power lines were blown down.

Several trees were blown down around the city and caused some roof damage and also knocked down several power lines. A roof of a small building was blown off and was carried 100 yards.

A number of trees were blown down causing mainly minor damage including some downed power lines.

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Four mobile homes and two vehicles were damaged. Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Strong gradient winds had blown down a power line on a service road, which had caused a small fire in a barn.

The long lived supercell storm, which moved across all of Smith County, continued into southwest Jasper County and then into and across Jones County. The supercell continued to produce penny to quarter sized hail from just southwest of Stringer to just northwest of Laurel. When the storm moved across Laurel, the hail stopped, but damaging winds occurred and they continued until the storm exited the county. In Laurel, several trees and power lines were blown down with several transformers blown. As the storm progressed southeast, sporatic wind damaged occurred as scattered trees were blown down from just east of Laurel to the Jones/Wayne County line.