NWS Jackson, MS January 3, 2015 Tornadoes

Southeast Newton to Meehan EF-1 Tornado

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Event Summary
The tornado began in southeast Newton County along Griffis Fountain Road, where numerous trees were snapped. It continued northeastward into western Lauderdale County, snapping trees as it crossed Point Wanita Lake Road, the Chunky River, and US Highway 80. It then caused roof damage to a house and damaged an outbuilding as it crossed Suqualena Meehan Road. Additional trees were snapped and uprooted as the tornado crossed I-20, then a few trees were snapped along Suqualena Graham Road shortly before the tornado lifted.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	110 mph
Fatalities/Injuries:	none
Damage Path Length:	9.9 miles
Maximum Path Width:	100 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	4 S Chunky 3:24 pm
Approximate End Point/Time:	3 WSW Nellieburg 3:36 pm