Latest Damage Survey information from the January 12, 2023 Tornado

Hazardous Heat in the Western U.S.; Heavy Rain and Flooding Potential in the Southern Rockies

Widespread high temperatures in the 90s with heat indices exceeding 100 degrees will persist across the western U.S. this weekend into next week. Some daily high temperature records are forecast to be tied or broken. Monsoon conditions continue to linger across the Southern Rockies posing a heavy rainfall threat which may lead to additional flash flooding concerns. Read More >

Public Information Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 341 PM CST Tue Jan 17 2023 ...NWS Damage Survey for 01/12/23 Tornado Event... Update #1 to the previous damage survey for the Muldon Tornado in Monroe County to extend the track length and width. .Muldon Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.44 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 01/12/2023 Start Time: 06:29 AM CST Start Location: 5 S Prairie / Monroe County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 33.7182 / -88.6716 End Date: 01/12/2023 End Time: 06:33 AM CST End Location: 5 SSE Prairie / Monroe County / MS End Lat/Lon: 33.7318 / -88.6325 Survey Summary: A brief tornado initially touched down to the southeast of the Intersection of highways 45A and 25. A house had its porch ripped off, considerable roofing removed, and garage door and roof completely removed. A workshop in the back was completely destroyed. Two power poles were snapped behind the house. No injuries were reported as the house was unoccupied at the time. The damage continued across Sykes Rd to Town Creek with multiple large trees uprooted. The tornado finally lifted up as it reached Town Creek. && 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: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data.