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Event Details:
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF0 |
| -- Length | 2.24 Miles |
| -- Width | 100 Yards |
| State | MISSISSIPPI |
| County/Area | TALLAHATCHIE |
| WFO | MEG |
| Report Source | NWS Storm Survey |
| NCEI Data Source | CSV |
| Begin Date | 2020-01-11 04:26 CST-6 |
| Begin Location | 2WNW SUMNER |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 33.9798/-90.4099 |
| End Date | 2020-01-11 04:28 CST-6 |
| End Location | 2N SUMNER |
| End Lat/Lon | 34.0013/-90.3807 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 50.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | A cold season quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) moved across the Mid-South during the overnight and early morning hours Saturday, January 11, 2020. Strong southerly winds drew unseasonably warm, moist air northward into the region ahead of a cold front. Early morning temperatures were in the upper 60s and lower 70s with dewpoints in the upper 60s. This aided in the development of uncapped surface-based instability that was more than sufficient to maintain the QLCS. A strengthening shortwave trough was lifting northeastward across the Ozarks during the event resulting in strengthing wind fields and ample wind shear. The QLCS evolved into a Line Echo Wave Pattern (LEWP) with several persistent mesovortices across north Mississippi and a few transient mesovortices farther north into west Tennessee. Widespread damaging wind was observed across the entire County Warning Area (CWA) along with 13 tornadoes. In addition to the severe weather potential, heavy rainfall was a noted threat. Isolated flash flooding did occur with this system. |
| Event Narrative | 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, the tornado damaged a barn and derailed 30 train cars near Tutwiler Road. Sporadic tree damage was observed along the path. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph. A total of 30 homes were damaged by straight-line winds and this tornado on this date across mainly western sections of Tallahatchie County. |
Event Map:
Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 4 | 5.278M | 0.00K | |||||||
| CLAREMONT | COAHOMA CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:20 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| TUNICA | TUNICA CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:20 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 kts. EG | 0 | 2 | 500.00K | 0.00K |
| TUTWILER | TALLAHATCHIE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:25 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| SUMNER | TALLAHATCHIE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:26 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| SUMNER | TALLAHATCHIE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:27 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| SABINO | QUITMAN CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:35 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| TUNICA ARPT | TUNICA CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:37 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 69 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| COTTONVILLE | TATE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:38 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| YARBROUGH | QUITMAN CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:40 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
| ARKABUTLA | TATE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:42 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| STRAYHORN | TATE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:42 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| ARKABUTLA RES | DE SOTO CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:45 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 600.00K | 0.00K |
| BOBO | QUITMAN CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:45 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| EUDORA | DE SOTO CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:45 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| BOBO | QUITMAN CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:46 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| BOBO | QUITMAN CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:46 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 78 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K |
| LOCKE STATION | PANOLA CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:47 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 1 | 300.00K | 0.00K |
| LOVE | DE SOTO CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:49 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| HERNANDO | DE SOTO CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:50 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| BRIGHT | DE SOTO CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:51 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| ASA | PANOLA CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:53 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| BRIGHT | DE SOTO CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:53 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 2.600M | 0.00K |
| BRIGHT | DE SOTO CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:53 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| COURTLAND | PANOLA CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:55 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| CEDARVIEW | DE SOTO CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 04:59 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 87 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| COMO | PANOLA CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 05:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| COMO | PANOLA CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 05:03 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| COMO | PANOLA CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 05:04 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
| LOOXAHOMA | TATE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 05:10 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| CHULAHOMA | MARSHALL CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 05:21 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 1 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| COLLEGE HILL STATION | LAFAYETTE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 05:30 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| MYRTLE | UNION CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 06:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| CALHOUN CITY | CALHOUN CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 06:09 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| CHALYBEATE | TIPPAH CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 06:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ALGOMA | PONTOTOC CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 06:20 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| LONE PINE | ALCORN CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 06:20 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| GRAVES | LEE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 06:40 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| BETHANY | LEE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 06:45 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K |
| HOUSTON | CHICKASAW CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 06:45 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| BETHANY | LEE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 06:46 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| FRANKSTOWN | PRENTISS CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 06:48 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 125.00K | 0.00K |
| WHEELER | PRENTISS CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 06:52 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| BOONEVILLE | PRENTISS CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 06:56 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K |
| CLAIRE | PRENTISS CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 07:08 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| HOLTS SPUR | TISHOMINGO CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 07:11 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K |
| NEW WREN | MONROE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 07:15 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WALKER | TISHOMINGO CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 07:17 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| GOLDEN | TISHOMINGO CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 07:45 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| NETTLETON | LEE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 09:53 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K | |
| OKOLONA | CHICKASAW CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K | |
| ABERDEEN | MONROE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 10:24 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| AMORY | MONROE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 10:30 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K | |
| FULTON | ITAWAMBA CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 10:30 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K | |
| MULDON | MONROE CO. | MS | 01/11/2020 | 10:30 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K | |
| Totals: | 0 | 4 | 5.278M | 0.00K |
