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A devastating wedge tornado struck Tylertown, Mississippi, in Walthall County on Saturday afternoon, prompting a National Weather Service (NWS) tornado emergency for the region.
A dashcam video captured the enormous tornado, showing its massive size and a 2-mile-wide debris ball on radar.
Watch the Video Here:
View of the large tornado from Tylertown, MS moments ago
Video: StormHQ ☈ (@StormHQwx)
View of the large tornado from Tylertown, MS moments ago pic.twitter.com/KCK1zXD6GU
Preliminary Tornado Assessment
Radar estimates suggest the tornado was a strong EF4, with wind speeds between 185-190 mph (possible range: 175-200 mph).
Final classification will be confirmed by the NWS after conducting damage surveys.
Tornado Damage Video from Highway 98, South of Tylertown:
Video: @AChampionWX via AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_)
Video taken by @AChampionWX of tornado damage on Highway 98 south of Tylertown, Mississippi.
pic.twitter.com/K6tFgiljOh
Deadly Storm System Claims 16 Lives Across Multiple States
The severe weather outbreak has caused devastation across the Southern United States, with 16 confirmed fatalities.
States Impacted:
- Missouri – Worst-hit, with at least 11 deaths
- Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama – Widespread damage and fatalities reported
Power Outages: Over 216,000 homes and businesses left without power in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri.
Mississippi Counties with Confirmed Damage & Injuries
Walthall County: Tylertown directly hit by the violent tornado.
Jefferson Davis County: Part of the tornado’s path.
Lawrence County: Southeastern Mississippi affected.
Marion County: Damage reported in tornado’s trajectory.
Grenada County: Injuries confirmed, shelters opened for affected residents.
What’s Next?
NWS teams will assess damage to finalize tornado strength and track.
Emergency services continue rescue efforts in hardest-hit areas.
Residents urged to stay alert for further severe weather warnings.
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