Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Tornado Near Yazoo City, MS


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5:00

Jackson NWS reports significant damage east of Yazoo City, Mississippi at 5 pm. Homes were damaged and outbuildings were destroyed. Numerous trees were blown across roads, businesses were damaged and windows blown out. Thanks to J.B. Elliott for sharing that information.

From WAPT - "A Yazoo County deputy said he spotted a tornado near the Jonestown area Tuesday.The area was under a tornado warning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday.Officials said that several trees were down on Old Barton, Tinsley and Crump roads. Trees were also down on Highway 16. A large sign was blocking Highway 49 and Witherspoon, according to Mississippi Emergency Management officials. There were also reports of hail in Yazoo County.No further information was immediately available."

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