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As a part of Tornado Awareness Month, the Jackson Weather Examiner will review severe storms that affected the state throughout the month of November.
On this date -November 4th:
- In 1959, an F1 tornado touched down in Rankin County, causing $25,000 in property damages.
- In 1973, a 90 knot or 104 mph wind gust was reported in Rankin County.
- In 1988, severe thunderstorms moved across Central Mississippi, producing eleven tornadoes. Two F3 tornadoes caused nearly 1 million dollars in damages. Hail stones measuring 1.75 inches in diameter were also reported in several counties, including Jones, Hinds, Kemper, Attala, Simpson, Yazoo, Chickasaw, and Lee.
Previous information:
- November: Tornado Awareness Month
- Longest stretch of dry weather in over a month expected
- Record October rains; many locations over 10 inches
- What a difference a cold front makes!
- Storms prompt numerous warnings; skycam views
- Tornado Watch for Eastern Mississippi until 7 pm
- Some storms could become severe with flash flooding possible
- Flash Flood Watch; heavy rain likely Thursday night through Saturday morning
- Severe weather is possible on Thursday
- Severe Weather Awareness Day Wednesday: severe weather increases in November
- Severe Weather Awareness Day: tornado counties and November violent tornadoes
- Wet weather trend continues across the state
- Dense Fog Advisory in effect from 1 am to 10 am on Wednesday
- New Weather Satellite launched for military defense: DMSP satellite
Winter Outlook information:
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