Tornado Draws a Jagged Line in Mississippi
A powerful EF-3 tornado struck southern Mississippi on May 6, 2026, causing significant damage across five counties. The tornado, which reached wind speeds of 137 miles per hour, left a visible path of destruction that was captured by the Landsat 8 satellite. Over 400 homes and numerous businesses were reported damaged, particularly in Lincoln County.
- ▪The tornado traveled nearly 82 miles, making it one of the longest recorded in Mississippi.
- ▪National Weather Service assessments noted extensive tree damage and structural damage to homes and buildings.
- ▪Seven tornadoes were reported in Mississippi on the evening of May 6, according to preliminary data.
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Earth ObservatoryScienceEarth ObservatoryTornado Draws a Jagged Line in...EarthEarth ObservatoryImage of the DayEO ExplorerTopicsAll TopicsAtmosphereLandHeat & RadiationLife on EarthHuman DimensionsNatural EventsOceansRemote Sensing TechnologySnow & IceWaterMore ContentCollectionsGlobal MapsWorld of ChangeArticlesNotes from the Field BlogEarth Matters BlogBlue Marble: Next GenerationEO KidsMission: BiomesAboutAbout UsSubscribe🛜 RSSContact UsSearch 3 min readTornado Draws a Jagged Line in MississippiImage of the Day for May 22, 2026The strongest of several twisters to touch down in the southern part of the state in early May 2026 left a visible path of damaged vegetation.NASA Earth ObservatoryMay 22, 2026 Article View more Images of the Day:May 21, 2026Instruments:Landsat 8 —…
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