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904 NOUS44 KMEG 130102 PNSMEG MSZ001-007-008-131315- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 702 PM CST Sun Jan 12 2020 ...NWS Damage Survey Results for 01/11/20... .OVERVIEW... .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. .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. .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. 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 200mph EF5...Violent...>200mph NOTE: Information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Chaskelson/Woodall