NWS LIX - April 2nd, 2009 Severe Weather Info page

Severe Thunderstorm Threat From the Central Plains to the Northeast; Extreme HeatRisk for the East Coast

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from the central Plains to the Northeast through this evening. Widespread damaging winds are the primary threat but hail and a tornado or two is also possible. Extremely dangerous heat continues across the Eastern U.S. Warm overnight low temperatures will provide little to no relief. Read More >

Tornadoes Impact Coastal Mississippi April 2nd

A strong upper level disturbance brought a line of severe thunderstorms containing tornadoes and damaging straight line winds to Coastal Mississippi during the day on April 2nd.

At this time, 2 tornadoes have been confirmed from this event. Both of these tornadoes have been determined to be EF0 strength after NWS storm surveys were conducted.

Damage Surveys: