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Dexter, MS Tornado - April 19, 2020
Rating:
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EF-1
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Estimated Maximum Wind:
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110 mph
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None
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Damage Path Length:
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2.6 miles
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Maximum Path Width:
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500 yards
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Approximate Start Point/Time:
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1 miles E of Dexter, MS at 709 PM
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Approximate End Point/Time:
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3.6 miles E of Dexter, MS at 715 PM
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A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Walthall County east of Dexter. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated a EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale in Walthall County. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of 110 mph. The tornado intensified to EF4 strength in the NWS Jackson service area after leaving Walthall County. The tornado began over southeastern Walthall County in a field just west of Reagan Road and moved east northeastward along MS Highway 48, producing significant tree damage and minor damage to a few homes. It crossed into Marion County near the intersection of MS Highway 48 and Mt Bethel Road. This was the end of the survey for NWS New Orleans.
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