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How many tornadoes have hit Hattiesburg Mississippi?
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) – Last year was another active year for severe weather in Mississippi with a record-setting 115 tornadoes across the state. Multiple rounds of severe weather last spring and again during the late fall and early winter culminated in the most tornadoes since record-keeping began in 1950.
Does Hattiesburg Mississippi get tornadoes?
The chance of earthquake damage in Hattiesburg is about the same as Mississippi average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Hattiesburg is higher than Mississippi average and is much higher than the national average.
How strong is a wedge tornado?
Although many famous “wedge” tornadoes have also been violent, producing F4-F5 damage on the Fujita scale, a tornado’s size does not necessarily indicate anything about its strength.
Where did the tornado hit in Hattiesburg Mississippi?
EF4 damage to a house near Oak Grove High School. The tornado touched down west-southwest of West Hattiesburg at around 5:03 p.m. CST (23:03 UTC), causing EF0 damage to tree limbs at the western edge of the community.
Where did the tornadoes hit on February 10?
A total of eight tornadoes touched down on February 10, including one in northeast Texas, five in southeast Mississippi, and two in southwest Alabama. The tornadoes caused a total of 86 injuries.
When to expect severe weather in Hattiesburg Mississippi?
We’ll continue to monitor the forecast from US National Weather Service Jackson Mississippi with Forrest County Emergency Management and post updates as we have them. Hattiesburg, tomorrow (Wednesday, March 17) is going to be a long day with the potential for severe weather conditions between 1 p.m. and Midnight.
What to do during a tornado warning in Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg, this is a very severe weather system that encompasses much of the region. Please stay weather aware. Have a plan for what you/your family/housemates will do when a tornado warning is issued. Make plans to not be on the road during the worst of the system.