Tornado Outbreak for January 11, 2020

Synopsis: A outbreak of nocturnal tornadoes occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday January 
11th, 2020. An unseasonably warm airmass was prevalent across the Mid-South in the days leading up to the 
outbreak. Temperatures were generally in the mid to upper 60s the morning of the event, with dewpoints in 
the low tomid 60s as well. A strong and compact jet ejected into the Mid-South during the overnight hours 
spawning a line of storms. A broken line of strong thunderstorms developed just west of the Mississippi River 
around 430 AM LST and moved across the Mid-South through late morning. Multiple circulations developed 
within the line, prompting tornado warnings for much of north Mississippi and southwest Tennessee. 
A couple of tracks resulted in two and four tornadoes respectively. In addition, straight-line winds 
were responsible for damage across the a large swath of the area. 

Total Tornado Count: 13
EF ratings by scale:

EF-0: 7
EF-1: 5
EF:2  1
 
Details of each tornado are provided below:

...NWS Damage Survey Results for 01/11/20...

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.Damaging winds in Tunica, MS...

Rating:                 N/A
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /Statute/:  N/A
Path Width /Maximum/:   N/A
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             01/11/2020
Start Time:             N/A
Start Location:         N/A
Start Lat/Lon:          N/A

End Date:               01/11/2020
End Time:               N/A
End Location:           N/A
End Lat/Lon:            N/A

SURVEY SUMMARY:

Thunderstorm winds moved across Tunica, MS and areas to the south
and east of the community. Several industrial buildings were
damaged south of town. Tunica Airport AWOS recorded a peak gust of
79 mph. East of the airport, an apartment building roof, a mobile
home, and a large storage shed were damaged.

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.Tornado in Tate and DeSoto Counties...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /Statute/:  11.3 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               N/A

Start Date:             01/11/2020
Start Time:             04:42 AM CST
Start Location:         0.5 W Arkabutla / Tate County / MS
Start Lat/Lon:          34.6979 / -90.1309

End Date:               01/11/2020
End Time:               04:52 AM CST
End Location:           3.7 SSE Hernando / DeSoto County / MS
End Lat/Lon:            34.7778 / -89.9594

SURVEY SUMMARY:

The tornado initially damaged trees near the Arkabutla community.
This tornado crossed Arkabutla Lake and damaged trees and sheds
at the Hernando Point Park. The tornado caused additional tree
damage, and damage to roofs, as it approached Highway 51. Damage
to residences and storage buildings were observed as it crossed
Highway 51. The tornado dissipated just east of Interstate 55.
Strong straight line winds caused additional damage to homes and
trees south of the tornado track.

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.Tornado in DeSoto County...

Rating:                  EF-2
Estimated Peak Wind:     120 mph
Path Length /Statute/:   8.25 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:    300 yards
Fatalities:              0
Injuries:                N/A

Start Date:              01/11/2020
Start Time:              04:53 AM CST
Start Location:          4.3 NE Hernando / DeSoto / MS
Start Lat/Lon:           34.8576 / -89.9206

End Date:                01/11/2020
End Time:                05:01 AM CST
End Location:            2.7 SSE Olive Branch / DeSoto / MS
End Lat/Lon:             34.9255 / -89.8018

SURVEY SUMMARY:

This tornado developed just south of Interstate 269 northeast of
Hernando. The tornado initially damaged trees and signs as it
crossed I-269. The tornado strengthened as it crossed Craft Road.
The tornado heavily damaged a stable and a large metal storage
building. The tornado crossed into residential areas east of Craft
Road. Numerous homes were damaged, with some sustaining
significant damage. The tornado continued northeast, causing
minor roof damage, and dissipated near the intersection of Bethel
Road and I-22. Strong straight line winds caused additional damage
just south of the tornado track.

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.Tornado in Troy, Tennessee...

Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: Around 90 MPH
Path Length /Statute/: 1.85 miles
Path Width /Maximum/: 150 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 1/11/2020
Start Time: 438 AM CST
Start Location: 2.5 miles NW Troy
Start Lat/Lon: 36.3671/-89.1916

End Date: 1/11/2020
End Time: 440 AM CST
End Location: 3.5 N Troy
End Lat/Lon: 36.3885/-89.1712

SURVEY SUMMARY:
Several barns and outbuildings severely damaged or destroyed as
well as tree damage and roof damage to homes. There was also a
substantial area of straight-line wind damage.

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.Tornado near Sharon, Tennessee...

Rating: EF0
Estimated Peak Wind: 85 MPH
Path Length /Statute/: .1 Miles
Path Width /Maximum/: 75 Yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 1/11/20
Start Time: 558 AM CST
Start Location: 2 NE Sharon
Start Lat/Lon: 36.2574/-88.8041

End Date: 1/11/20
End Time: 558 AM CST
End Location: 2 NE Sharon
End Lat/Lon: 36.2573/-88.8027

SURVEY SUMMARY:
Short track.  Outbuildings/sheds destroyed and trees down.

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.Tornado in Lee and Prentiss Counties, MS...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /Statute/:  7.2 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               N/A

Start Date:             01/11/2020
Start Time:             06:45 AM CST
Start Location:         4.0 WSW Baldwyn / Prentiss County / MS
Start Lat/Lon:          34.4938 / -88.7007

End Date:               01/11/2020
End Time:               06:52 AM CST
End Location:           3.3 NNE Baldwyn / Prentiss County / MS
End Lat/Lon:            34.5483 / -88.5949

SURVEY SUMMARY:

The tornado developed in far northwestern Lee County where it
damaged trees and several commercial buildings as it crossed
Highway 45. Many trees were uprooted in Baldwyn, with a few trees
falling on houses. The tornado damaged the roof of the high school
and an industrial building on the northeast side of town. The last
observed damage was to trees south of the Wheeler community.

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.Tornado in Prentiss County, MS...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /Statute/:  8.3 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               N/A

Start Date:             01/11/2020
Start Time:             06:56 AM CST
Start Location:         4.3 SSE Booneville / Prentiss County / MS
Start Lat/Lon:          34.5963 / -88.5353

End Date:               01/11/2020
End Time:               07:03 AM CST
End Location:           7.0 ENE Booneville / Prentiss County / MS
End Lat/Lon:            34.6864 / -88.4410

SURVEY SUMMARY:

The first damage was observed in the Hurricane Creek vicinity. As
the tornado crossed County Road 5040, it damaged a large barn, two
mobile homes, and a residence. The tornado damaged additional
mobile homes along county road 3040, and damaged several buildings
at a lumber processing facility. The last damage was observed
along County Road 370.

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.Tornado in Prentiss and Tishomingo Counties, MS...

Rating:                  EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:     100 mph
Path Length /Statute/:   5.7 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:    120 yards
Fatalities:              0
Injuries:                N/A

Start Date:              01/11/2020
Start Time:              07:08 AM CST
Start Location:          10.6 ENE Booneville / Prentiss County / MS
Start Lat/Lon:           34.7276 / -88.3934

End Date:                01/11/2020
End Time:                07:14 AM CST
End Location:            3.9 S Burnsville / Tishomingo County / MS
End Lat/Lon:             34.7862 / -88.3226

SURVEY SUMMARY:

This tornado produced minor roof damage and uprooted trees along
County Road 1401. It damaged trees along Highway 356 to the west
of Highway 365. The tornado strengthened as it crossed into
Tishomingo County, and caused its most significant damage along
Highway 365. The tornado damaged several homes and storage
buildings before dissipating near the Tennessee-Tombigbee
Waterway.

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.Tornado in Tishomingo County, MS...

Rating:                  EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:     80 mph
Path Length /Statute/:   0.7 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:    80 yards
Fatalities:              0
Injuries:                N/A

Start Date:              01/11/2020
Start Time:              07:17 AM CST
Start Location:          2.5 SE Burnsville / Tishomingo County / MS
Start Lat/Lon:           34.8160 / -88.2900

End Date:                01/11/2020
End Time:                07:18 AM CST
End Location:            2.7 ESE Burnsville / Tishomingo County / MS
End Lat/Lon:             34.8220 / -88.2796

SURVEY SUMMARY:

This brief tornado caused minor damage to a residences, also
damaged trees and power poles along Highway 72, Highway 164, and
Highway 172.

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.Tornado in Fayette County...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /Statute/:  2.0 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:   90 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             01/11/2020
Start Time:             05:36 AM CST
Start Location:         2.7 SE Williston / Fayette County / TN
Start Lat/Lon:          35.1294 / -89.3431

End Date:               01/11/2020
End Time:               05:38 AM CST
End Location:           3.7 ESE Williston / Fayette County / TN
End Lat/Lon:            35/1463 / -89.3148

SURVEY SUMMARY:

This brief tornado developed just west of Dusco Road southeast of
Williston, TN. The tornado uprooted trees and caused minor damage
to a residence as it crossed Dusco Road. Along Ebenezer Loop, the
tornado caused minor damage to a mobile home and uprooted trees.
The final damage was noted along Mount Pisgah Road.

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.Tornado in Tallahatchie County...

Rating: EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:80 mph
Path Length /Statute/:2.2 miles
Path Width /Maximum/: 100 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 01/11/2020
Start Time: 04:26 AM CST
Start Location: 2.4 WNW Sumner / Tallahatchie County / MS
Start Lat/Lon: 33.9798 / -90.4099

End Date: 01/11/2020
End Time: 04:28 AM CST
End Location: 2.2 NNW Sumner / Tallahatchie County / MS
End Lat/Lon: 34.0013 / -90.3807

SURVEY SUMMARY:

The tornado developed just east of Highway 49E approximately 2.4
miles west-northwest of Sumner causing damage to a grain bin.
Moving to the northeast, this tornado damaged a barn and derailed
a train near Tutwiler Road. Sporadic tree damage was observed
along the path.

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.Tornado in Quitman and Panola Counties...

Rating: EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph
Path Length /Statute/:5.7 miles
Path Width /Maximum/: 150 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 01/11/2020
Start Time: 04:45 AM CST
Start Location: 5.2 SSW Curtis Station / Quitman / MS
Start Lat/Lon: 34.2600 / -90.1750

End Date: 01/11/2020
End Time: 04:51 AM CST
End Location: 3.6 ESE Curtis Station / Panola / MS
End Lat/Lon: 34.3011 / -90.0892

SURVEY SUMMARY:

The tornado touched down near the intersection of Eason Road and
Jamison Road, causing significant damage to two mobile homes. The
tornado continued northeast, damaging several homes along Waldrup
Road in western Panola County. The tornado dissipated east of Nash
Road after crossing Highway 278

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.Tornado in Panola and Tate Counties...

Rating: EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph
Path Length /Statute/:7.3 miles
Path Width /Maximum/: 150 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 01/11/2020
Start Time: 05:04 AM CST
Start Location: 4.6 E Como / Panola / MS
Start Lat/Lon: 34.5045 / -89.8584

End Date: 01/11/2020
End Time: 05:12 AM CST
End Location: 2.4 N Glenville / Tate / MS
End Lat/Lon: 34.5683 / -89.7579

SURVEY SUMMARY:

The tornado began near County Road 310 and Rooks Road in Panola
County, damaging numerous trees as it moved northeast. A few barns
sustained significant damage on Partee Road. The tornado lifted
near Barlow Road in southeast Tate County.

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.Tornado in Marshall County...

Rating: EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:80 mph
Path Length /Statute/: 5.9 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:70 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 01/11/2020
Start Time: 05:21 AM CST
Start Location: 4.3 S Marianna / Marshall / MS
Start Lat/Lon: 34.6550 / -89.6108

End Date: 01/11/2020
End Time: 05:28 AM CST
End Location: 4.9 ESE Marianna / Marshall / MS
End Lat/Lon: 34.6923 / -89.5184

SURVEY SUMMARY:

The tornado began near Highway 4 and Muse Road, damaging trees and
a couple of manufactured homes. Additional tree damage was
observed north of Highway 4 along Mt. Gilead Road and along Old
Highway 4 from Yarbrough Chapel Road to McIntyre Church Road.

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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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