Tornado that touched down in Kentwood strengthened to EF-4 in Mississippi

How strong was the Kentwood tornado? Here's the damage report with wind speed, path and more.

A tornado that damaged dozens of homes in Kentwood and killed three people in Mississippi Saturday has been categorized as an EF-4 storm that, at its peak, produced winds of 170 mph, according to a preliminary report from the National…

Tornado that touched down in Kentwood strengthened to EF-4 in Mississippi

The preliminary survey of what's called the "Kentwood - Darbun, MS" tornado had an initial rating of EF3. On Monday, that rating was increased to EF4.

M Arkansas hit by six tornadoes Friday, including two EF-4s

Six tornadoes touched down in Arkansas on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

National Weather Service confirms rare EF-4 tornado touched down in Jackson County

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As a storm system moved through Arkansas Friday night into Saturday morning, with it came a rare occurrence. According to the National Weather Service, while surveying areas affected by the storm, they found damage consistent with an EF-4 tornado near Diaz in Jackson County. Officials said that the tornado had estimated peak winds of 190 mph, 11 mph short of being classified as an EF-5. Three dead, multiple injured after…

Severe Weather in Mississippi: Multiple Tornadoes Confirmed, 5 Dead in EF-4 Storm

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, MS – Mississippi experienced a series of devastating tornadoes on March 15, including a powerful EF-4 tornado that tore through parts of Kentwood, LA, and multiple Mississippi counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson released preliminary damage survey results, confirming several tornadoes with varying intensities a…

NWS confirms EF-4 tornadoes in Izard, Jackson counties; three dead, 32 injured

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The National Weather Service in North Little Rock said survey teams from their organization have determined that the damage from some of the tornadoes overnight Friday were of the damage that equates to an EF-4 tornado. Those were reported in Izard County near Larkin and in Jackson County near Newport. […] The post NWS confirms EF-4 tornadoes in Izard, Jackson counties; three dead, 32 injured appeared first on Stuttgart…