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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
341 PM CST Mon Jan 6 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 01/06/24 Tornado Event...

.Monroe Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.69 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   120 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             01/05/2025
Start Time:             07:08 PM CST
Start Location:         4 WNW Aberdeen / Monroe County / MS
Start Lat/Lon:          33.858 / -88.6242

End Date:               01/05/2025
End Time:               07:09 PM CST
End Location:           4 WNW Aberdeen / Monroe County / MS
End Lat/Lon:            33.8664 / -88.6176

Survey Summary:
The tornado began near Old Houston Rd in southern Monroe County,
where tree damage was noted. The tornado continued northeast
towards Egypt Rd, causing damage to a residential area. One home
sustained roof damage along with trees and power lines downed.
Damage was consistent with an EF1 tornado producing 100 mph wind
gusts. The tornado likely dissipated in a wooded area slightly
northeast of the residential neighborhood. Additional damage was
observed off Hwy 45 near Box Rd. This damage is likely not
associated with the tornado, but straight-line wind.

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


$$

TB/ANS