Tornado Hits MS

A powerful EF-3 tornado struck southern Mississippi on May 6, 2026, causing significant damage and injuring several people. The tornado was part of a larger storm system that produced multiple tornadoes across the region.

The tornado's path was visible from space, with the Landsat 8 satellite capturing an image of the damaged area on May 12. The image shows a tan line of damaged vegetation stretching across the landscape, indicating the tornado's destructive path.

According to the National Weather Service, the tornado traveled nearly 82 miles, making it one of the longest tornadoes recorded in Mississippi. The storm caused extensive tree damage, collapsed homes, and devastated a mobile home park.

The Gulf Coast and southeastern states are not typically considered part of Tornado Alley, but they are still prone to tornadoes, particularly in the spring and late autumn. Recent analyses have found a shift in tornado frequency, with decreases in the Great Plains and increases in the Southeast.