Four Tornadoes Confirmed May 2, 2021

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
0912 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...NWS Damage Survey for 5/2/21 Tornadoes in Pontotoc, Lee, and
Itawamba Counties...


.OVERVIEW...Severe thunderstorms in the evening of May 2 2021
produced 3 additional tornadoes in portions of northeastern
Mississippi.

.Tornado #1 Pontotoc/Lee County Tornado...

Rating:                    EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:       90 mph
Path Length /statute/:     4.5 miles
Path Width /maximum/:      150 yards
Fatalities:                0
Injuries:                  0

Start Date:                05/02/2021
Start Time:                09:40 PM CDT
Start Location:            10.9 E Algoma / Pontotoc County / MS
Start Lat/Lon:             34.1795 / -88.8421

End Date:                  05/02/2021
End Time:                  09:50 PM CDT
End Location:              4.9 SW Tupelo / Lee County / MS
End Lat/Lon:               34.2226 / -88.7830

Survey Summary:
The tornado developed in eastern Pontotoc County,causing roof damage
to several residences along Kings Highway. The tornado crossed into
Lee County and damaged numerous trees along County Road 900. The
tornados damage path became intermittent, and the last observed
damage was just west of Natchez Trace Parkway.

.Tornado #2 Tupelo/Northeast Lee County Tornado...

Rating:                    EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:       100 mph
Path Length /statute/:     12.8 miles
Path Width /maximum/:      400 yards
Fatalities:                0
Injuries:                  0

Start Date:                05/02/2021
Start Time:                09:53 PM CDT
Start Location:            3.0 SW Tupelo / Lee County / MS
Start Lat/Lon:             34.2333 / -88.7520

End Date:                  05/02/2021
End Time:                  10:19 PM CDT
End Location:              6.1 ESE Saltillo Lee County / MS
End Lat/Lon:               34.3479 / -88.5789

Survey Summary:
The first observed damage was near south Thomas Street in southwest
Tupelo. The tornados damage path was intermittent through the first
part of its track. It caused minor damage to trees and a church roof
along Thomas Street and Lawndale Drive. The damage became more
continuous as the tornado approached Main Street. Numerous trees were
uprooted, with some trunks snapped. Several trees fell onto homes,
causing substantial damage. The tornado reached its peak intensity
near Veterans Memorial Parkway and Elvis Presley Drive. The tornado
damaged several commercial buildings and residences. Two residences
suffered partial roof removal. The tornado crossed Interstate 22, and
the damage became more sporadic. The tornado uprooted additional trees,
with some falling on houses. The last observed damage was near County
Road 1451.

.Tornado #3 Ratliff Area Tornado...

Rating:                    EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:       75 mph
Path Length /statute/:     2.0 miles
Path Width /maximum/:      100 yards
Fatalities:                0
Injuries:                  0

Start Date:                05/02/2021
Start Time:                10:22 PM CDT
Start Location:            6.7 E Saltillo / Lee County / MS
Start Lat/Lon:             34.3670 / -88.5602

End Date:                  05/02/2021
End Time:                  10:26 PM CDT
End Location:              4.8 NNW Mantachie / Itawamba County / MS
End Lat/Lon:               34.3851 / -88.5331

Survey Summary:
This tornado damaged trees along County Road 1970 and Ita Lee Road.
The last damage observed was near route 363 south of the Ratliff
community.

.Tornado #4 in Calhoun City, Mississippi...

Rating:EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph
Path Length /Statute/: 2 miles
Path Width /Maximum/: 50 yards
Fatalities: None
Injuries: None

Start Date: 5/2/2021
Start Time: 0830 PM CDT
Start Location: 1.5 miles SSW Calhoun City, MS
Start Lat/Lon: 33.8350 / -89.3249

End Date: 5/2/2021
End Time: 0833 PM CDT
End Location: 0.5 miles ENE Calhoun City, MS
End Lat/Lon: 33.8568 / -89.3002

SURVEY SUMMARY:
Tornado began just south town and tracked through the
east side. Damage to trees was first noted South of Calhoun
City. Roof damage occurred to homes, apartments and structures due
to tree fall and wind force. An older masonry building was
destroyed.

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong. ..111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...> 200 mph

NOTE: Information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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