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Tornado outbreak of December 28–29, 2024
Satellite view of storm clouds that produced the outbreak over Mississippi and Louisiana, as seen on December 28
Meteorological history
DurationDecember 28–29, 2024
Tornado outbreak
Tornadoes58
Maximum ratingEF3 tornado
Duration1 day, 15 hours, 57 minutes
Highest windsTornadic – 161 mph (259 km/h) (Jefferson County, Texas)
Largest hail2.75 in (7.0 cm)
Dermot and Halley, Arkansas
Extratropical cyclone
Overall effects
Fatalities1 (+3 non-tornadic)[1]
Injuries17 (+2 indirect)
Areas affectedDeep South, Southeastern United States, Ohio Valley
Power outages~93,000 across Mississippi
Part of the Tornadoes of 2024

Between December 28–29, 2024, a late season tornado outbreak affected the Deep South. Multiple tornadoes caused severe damage in the Greater Houston area and in Port Arthur, Texas while additional tornadoes caused damage in other states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.[2][3] At least four people have been killed;[4] one in the Houston area, two in Mississippi and one in North Carolina,[5][6][7] and seventeen more have been injured, two indirectly.[8][9] In total, 106 tornado warnings were issued during the outbreak.

Damage surveys are ongoing, and preliminary tornado ratings are expected to change.[10]

Meteorological synopsis

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December 28

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The day 1 outlook for December 28, issued by the Storm Prediction Center

A moderate (4/5) risk was issued by the Storm Prediction Center for December 28, as a shortwave trough was expected to move through Texas and Louisiana, with the risk area also extending into Mississippi and extreme south bringing the expectation of large hail and multiple tornadoes, some being strong (EF2+). High dewpoints from 60–70 °F (16–21 °C) in conjunction with daytime heating over Texas and Louisiana would lead to high levels of atmospheric instability. CAPE values were expected to reach 1500–2000 J/kg. Both a bowing quasi-linear convective system and discrete supercells were expected to form in the risk area. A high risk had been considered for central Louisiana into central Mississippi, but local National Weather Service offices advised against it. As the evening progresses, it is expected to shift into a powerful squall line with the potential to cause intense downburst wind damage in addition to embedded tornadic mesocyclones.[11]

Confirmed tornadoes

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Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 26 27 3 2 0 0 58

December 28 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, December 28, 2024[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width
EF1 NE of Brookshire to N of Katy Waller, Harris TX 29°49′03″N 95°55′27″W / 29.8176°N 95.9242°W / 29.8176; -95.9242 (Brookshire (Dec. 28, EF1)) 16:30–16:55 10.91 mi (17.56 km) 150 yd (140 m)
Several homes were damaged.[12][13]
EF3 Porter Heights to WNW of Splendora Montgomery TX 30°09′02″N 95°19′44″W / 30.1505°N 95.3288°W / 30.1505; -95.3288 (Porter Heights (Dec. 28, EF3)) 18:05–18:30 10.34 mi (16.64 km) 1,675 yd (1,532 m)
This tornado reached EF3 intensity almost immediately after touching down and destroyed two homes with roofs removed and most of their exterior walls knocked down. Some people were trapped in one of the homes but walked away uninjured. Several homes and mobile homes were heavily damaged or destroyed along the rest of the path, and many trees were snapped or uprooted as well. One person was injured.[12][13]
EF2 WNW of Liverpool to southern Hillcrest Brazoria TX 29°19′48″N 95°20′14″W / 29.33°N 95.3373°W / 29.33; -95.3373 (Liverpool (Dec. 28, EF2)) 18:53–19:12 8.78 mi (14.13 km) 300 yd (270 m)
1 death – This tornado initially heavily damaged or destroyed outbuildings, mobile homes, and warehouses with a fatality occurring in a mobile home that was obliterated. Homes suffered roof damage, a small plane was thrown, a vehicle was flipped into a home, trees were snapped or uprooted, and power poles were damaged. After crossing SH 35 and FM 2403, the tornado strengthened to its peak intensity as it passed south of Hillcrest and struck an elementary school at EF2 strength. The school was severely damaged with most of its roof being torn off with multiple exterior walls being damaged or knocked down. The tornado then severely damaged another home and an outbuilding before dissipating. Four people were injured.[13]
EF1 Eastern Dickinson to Western San Leon Galveston TX 29°27′N 95°04′W / 29.45°N 95.06°W / 29.45; -95.06 (Dickinson (Dec. 28, EF1)) 19:37–19:54 7.40 mi (11.91 km) 850 yd (780 m)
This tornado passed just southeast of Dickinson, causing mainly minor damage to homes and mobile homes, uprooting trees, snapping tree branches. A small area of EF1 damage occurred on the eastern side of town where homes had severe roof damage and fences were blown over. The tornado then passed west of San Leon, inflicting minor roof damage to homes, blowing over power poles, and destroying a small trailer before moving out over the Galveston Bay.[12][13]
EF3 S of Oak Island, TX to S of Port Arthur, TX Chambers (TX), Jefferson (TX), Cameron (LA) TX, LA 29°36′32″N 94°41′25″W / 29.609°N 94.6904°W / 29.609; -94.6904 (Oak Island (Dec. 28, EF3)) 20:35–21:53 >48.59 mi (78.20 km) ≥880 yd (800 m)
This tornado touched down just east of the Galveston Bay and tracked through rural Chambers County, snapping wooden power lines and destroying a mobile home. Two steel transmission lines were blown down and a pickup truck was tossed, injuring the driver. The tornado entered Jefferson County and tracked through the southern portions of McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge, where high-end EF3 damage was inflicted to two large single-story buildings that were almost completely destroyed. Other buildings nearby had their roofs removed and demolished. The tornado then passed just south of Port Arthur, entering Sabine Lake as a large waterspout before crossing into Louisiana; that part of the track has not yet been surveyed.[14][12][13]
EF1 NE of Gloster Amite MS 31°14′42″N 90°57′38″W / 31.245°N 90.9605°W / 31.245; -90.9605 (Gloster (Dec. 28, EF1)) 20:56–20:57 0.36 mi (0.58 km) 50 yd (46 m)
Several pine trees were downed. This tornado likely has a longer path but was inaccessible to survey.[12][15]
EF2 S of Bude to SE of McCall Creek to S of Midway Franklin, Lincoln MS 31°22′38″N 90°51′38″W / 31.3773°N 90.8606°W / 31.3773; -90.8606 (Bude (Dec. 28, EF2)) 21:13–21:57 28.29 mi (45.53 km) 1,500 yd (1,400 m)
This large high-end EF2 tornado touched down south of Bude, within the northeastern sections of Homochitto National Forest and moved northeastward, snapping trees. Southeast of the town, the tornado reached high-end EF2 intensity, completely destroying the O'Zion Baptist Church, inflicting severe damage to some homes, and causing widespread tree damage in the area. The NWS Jackson noted the damage to the church may be upgraded to EF3 pending further analysis. A mobile home in the area was also rolled on its side, injuring the two occupants. The tornado then continued northeastward, rolling another mobile home, and snapping additional trees and a power pole. It then passed just barely southeast of McCall Creek, blowing the roof off of a modular home, damaging or destroying outbuildings, and snapping or uprooting trees. The tornado then crossed US 84 just west of Lucien, and continued northeastward, snapping or uprooting more trees, rolling a small mobile home, and inflicting severe roof damage to another home. Just before crossing into Lincoln County, the tornado blew down a large [[transmission tower]. After crossing the county line, the tornado caused additional damage to the roofs of homes as well as to power lines and trees before the tornado dissipating.[12][16] Discussions about the preliminary rating of this tornado are ongoing, and it may be upgraded in the near future.[12]
EF1 SW of New Llano to NNE of Rosepine Vernon LA 31°02′00″N 93°20′21″W / 31.0332°N 93.3392°W / 31.0332; -93.3392 (New Llano (Dec. 28, EF1)) 21:20–21:28 6.55 mi (10.54 km) 100 yd (91 m)
Numerous trees were damaged.[12][17]
EF0 S of Leander Vernon LA 31°03′51″N 92°50′51″W / 31.0643°N 92.8474°W / 31.0643; -92.8474 (Leander (Dec. 28, EF0)) 21:25–21:26 0.32 mi (0.51 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A very brief tornado downed several trees.[12][18]
EF0 SSE of New Llano Vernon LA 31°04′55″N 93°16′09″W / 31.0819°N 93.2693°W / 31.0819; -93.2693 (New Llano (Dec. 28, EF0)) 21:27–21:32 3.31 mi (5.33 km) 50 yd (46 m)
This tornado touched down just east of US 171, pulling the roof and metal panels off of an outbuilding. Southeast of the outbuilding, the tornado caused minor roof damage to the shingles of two homes. The tornado snapped pine trees as it moved into western Fort Johnson before dissipating.[12][19]
EF1 N of Fullerton Vernon LA 31°01′13″N 92°59′16″W / 31.0204°N 92.9878°W / 31.0204; -92.9878 (Fullerton (Dec. 28, EF1)) 21:49–21:51 1.2 mi (1.9 km) 50 yd (46 m)
Several trees were snapped on the southern edge of Fort Johnson.[12][20]
EF0 E of Warden Richland LA 32°32′18″N 91°29′16″W / 32.5383°N 91.4877°W / 32.5383; -91.4877 (Warden (Dec. 28, EF0)) 22:19–22:20 0.96 mi (1.54 km) 130 yd (120 m)
This tornado touched down north at a golf club north of Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, downing large tree limbs, partially blowing out a garage wall and displacing outdoor furniture.[12][16]
EF0 S of Transylvania East Carroll LA 32°37′09″N 91°11′33″W / 32.6191°N 91.1924°W / 32.6191; -91.1924 (Transylvania (Dec. 28, EF0)) 22:49–22:51 2.05 mi (3.30 km) 300 yd (270 m)
A high-end EF0 tornado downed large hardwood limbs, which blocked railroad tracks along US 65. One house sustained significant shingle loss, but structural damage was minimal, and the tornado dissipated before crossing the Mississippi River.[12][16]
EF1 E of Bayou Chicot to NW of Lebeau Evangeline, St. Landry LA 30°50′46″N 92°15′26″W / 30.846°N 92.2572°W / 30.846; -92.2572 (Bayou Chicot (Dec. 28, EF1)) 23:06–23:18 15.6 mi (25.1 km) 200 yd (180 m)
This tornado started in the small community of St. Landry, damaging and snapping some trees. The tornado moved southeast damaging some power lines near St. Louis. The tornado continued damaging trees before dissipating before crossing US 71.[12][21]
EF1 NW of East Lincoln Lincoln MS 31°31′08″N 90°16′49″W / 31.519°N 90.2802°W / 31.519; -90.2802 (East Lincoln (Dec. 28, EF1)) 23:42–23:50 5.3 mi (8.5 km) 400 yd (370 m)
A high-end EF1 snapped and uprooted numerous trees throughout its path. A home had its roof and a nearby shed minorly damaged from the tornado as well.[12][16]
EF0 WNW of Woodville Wilkinson MS 31°08′05″N 91°23′13″W / 31.1347°N 91.3869°W / 31.1347; -91.3869 (Woodville (Dec. 28, EF0)) 23:45–23:46 0.24 mi (0.39 km) 15 yd (14 m)
Several pine trees were snapped. This tornado likely has a longer path but was inaccessible to survey.[12][15]
EF0 S of Doloroso Wilkinson MS 31°12′29″N 91°21′55″W / 31.2081°N 91.3652°W / 31.2081; -91.3652 (Doloroso (Dec. 28, EF0)) 23:48–23:49 0.07 mi (0.11 km) 25 yd (23 m)
A high-end EF0 tornado snapped branches and downed a tree. This tornado likely has a longer path but was inaccessible to survey.[12][15]
EF1 NE of Woodville Wilkinson MS 31°07′17″N 91°17′01″W / 31.1214°N 91.2836°W / 31.1214; -91.2836 (Woodville (Dec. 28, EF1)) 23:54–23:55 0.24 mi (0.39 km) 25 yd (23 m)
Several pine trees had their tops snapped off. This tornado likely has a longer path but was inaccessible to survey.[12][15]
EF0 NW of Centreville to WSW of Gloster Wilkinson MS 31°10′30″N 91°09′40″W / 31.1749°N 91.1611°W / 31.1749; -91.1611 (Gloster (Dec. 28, EF0)) 00:00–00:04 2.03 mi (3.27 km) 25 yd (23 m)
An intermittent tornado damaged tree branches and tree tops moving due east through densely forested areas. This tornado likely has a longer path but was inaccessible to survey.[12][15]
EF1 W of Pinola Simpson MS 31°50′03″N 90°01′38″W / 31.8343°N 90.0272°W / 31.8343; -90.0272 (Pinola (Dec. 28, EF1)) 00:24–00:32 4.33 mi (6.97 km) 350 yd (320 m)
Trees were snapped and uprooted.[12][16]
EF1 NW of Brookhaven Lincoln MS 31°38′10″N 90°33′06″W / 31.636°N 90.5517°W / 31.636; -90.5517 (Brookhaven (Dec. 28, EF1)) 00:33–00:36 3.04 mi (4.89 km) 300 yd (270 m)
This low-end EF1 tornado uprooted several trees.[12][16]
EF1 W of Crystal Springs to ESE of Terry Copiah, Hinds MS 31°59′29″N 90°26′51″W / 31.9915°N 90.4475°W / 31.9915; -90.4475 (Crystal Springs (Dec. 28, EF1)) 00:36–00:51 13.06 mi (21.02 km) 1,500 yd (1,400 m)
A large tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees, one of which fell onto and damaged a home.[12][16]
EF1 Marinsville Copiah MS 31°46′22″N 90°26′17″W / 31.7728°N 90.438°W / 31.7728; -90.438 (Martinsville (Dec. 28, EF1)) 00:38–00:43 2.74 mi (4.41 km) 500 yd (460 m)
This tornado touched down west of I-55 and caused minor tree damage before crossing the interstate into Martinsville. In town, several trees were uprooted with others receiving minor damage before the tornado dissipated.[12][16]
EF1 NNW of Gillsburg Amite MS 31°03′32″N 90°39′49″W / 31.0588°N 90.6637°W / 31.0588; -90.6637 (Gillsburg (Dec. 28, EF1)) 00:41–00:42 0.28 mi (0.45 km) 25 yd (23 m)
A few trees were snapped. This tornado likely has a longer path but was inaccessible to survey.[12][15]
EF1 Eastern Flowood to Lena Rankin, Scott, Leake MS 32°20′28″N 90°03′35″W / 32.3411°N 90.0596°W / 32.3411; -90.0596 (Flowood (Dec. 28, EF1)) 01:07–01:43 33.73 mi (54.28 km) 880 yd (800 m)
This long-track QLCS tornado began in eastern Flowood, causing minor damage to businesses and downing small trees before strengthening as it moved northeast. Many homes sustained substantial structural damage from fallen trees and large limbs, while roofs and siding suffered lighter impacts. The tornado caused significant damage in neighborhoods near the southern edge of the Ross Barnett Reservoir, downed utility poles at Pelahatchie Creek along MS 25 and removed shingles from homes further east. The tornado damaged sheds, outbuildings and chicken houses south of Ludlow and caused major damage to a manufactured home along MS 483. The tornado continued into the northern edge of the Bienville National Forest before entering Lena. In Lena, a small antenna at the town's fire department was collapsed and a shed was partially destroyed in town. Additional surveying will be taking place in Leake County in the oncoming days.[12][16]
EF0 NW of Raleigh Smith MS 32°04′24″N 89°35′09″W / 32.0733°N 89.5857°W / 32.0733; -89.5857 (Raleigh (Dec. 28, EF0)) 01:44–01:45 0.56 mi (0.90 km) 75 yd (69 m)
A short-lived but high-end EF0 tornado downed a few pine trees.[12][16]
EF1 W of Shongelo to WNW of Montrose Smith MS 32°06′17″N 89°34′26″W / 32.1046°N 89.5739°W / 32.1046; -89.5739 (Shongelo (Dec. 28, EF1)) 01:46–01:59 13.18 mi (21.21 km) [to be determined]
This tornado tracked through the southern portions of the Bienville National Forest, downing numerous pine trees. Portions of a chicken house was damaged with tin panels strewn along a county road and another shed was mostly destroyed with large branches downed nearby.[12][16]
EF0 SSE of Bay Springs Jasper MS 31°55′39″N 89°15′18″W / 31.9274°N 89.2551°W / 31.9274; -89.2551 (Bay Springs (Dec. 28, EF0)) 02:08–02:09 0.99 mi (1.59 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A high-end EF0 tornado left a narrow corridor of convergently downed pine trees.[12][16]
EF0 SSW of Lawrence Newton MS 32°14′50″N 89°15′19″W / 32.2473°N 89.2553°W / 32.2473; -89.2553 (Lawrence (Dec. 28, EF0)) 02:09–02:10 0.65 mi (1.05 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A weak tornado occurred in the eastern edge of the Bienville National Forest, damaging a barn and minorly damaging trees.[12][16]
EF1 SSE of Newton to WSW of Hickory Newton MS 32°15′50″N 89°08′49″W / 32.264°N 89.1469°W / 32.264; -89.1469 (Newton (Dec. 28, EF1)) 02:19–02:25 4.61 mi (7.42 km) 700 yd (640 m)
Many trees were uprooted or snapped, and several barns and farm outbuildings were damaged.[12][16]
EF0 Western Hickory Newton MS 32°18′59″N 89°02′01″W / 32.3164°N 89.0336°W / 32.3164; -89.0336 (Hickory (Dec. 28, EF0)) 02:27–02:29 0.49 mi (0.79 km) 165 yd (151 m)
A few buildings were damaged and minor tree damage occurred.[12][16]
EF1 NW of Chunky Newton MS 32°20′12″N 88°58′12″W / 32.3366°N 88.97°W / 32.3366; -88.97 (Chunky (Dec. 28, EF1)) 02:34–02:38 2.58 mi (4.15 km) 650 yd (590 m)
A home lost its roof, a shed was damaged, and numerous trees were uprooted or damaged.[12][16]
EF1 Eastern Lacombe St. Tammany LA 30°18′00″N 89°53′51″W / 30.3°N 89.8976°W / 30.3; -89.8976 (Lacombe (Dec. 28, EF1)) 02:47–02:51 1.15 mi (1.85 km) 50 yd (46 m)
This low-end EF1 tornado immediately snapped trees and caused significant damage to a mobile home as soon as it touched down. The mobile suffered partial roof failure, broken windows and was shifted off its foundation. Debris from the roof of the mobile was thrown over 100 yd (91 m). The tornado continued eastward, snapping some more trees in yards and wooded areas before dissipating.[12][15]
EF1 SE of Meridian Station Lauderdale MS 32°29′25″N 88°38′11″W / 32.4902°N 88.6365°W / 32.4902; -88.6365 (Meridian Station (Dec. 28, EF1)) 03:01–03:11 9.21 mi (14.82 km) 630 yd (580 m)
A tornado moved through the Meridian Naval Air Station, damaging several buildings, one of which suffered extensive roof damage, partial collapse of the brick veneer, broken windows and subsequent interior water damage. The fire station doors were blown in and some vehicles were damaged. Some trees were uprooted and snapped in and around the air station.[12][16]
EF1 W of Vernon Lamar AL [to be determined] ~03:27 [to be determined] [to be determined]
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Birmingham. A home suffered roof damage. Preliminary information.[22][23]
EF2 SE of Winchester Wayne MS 31°34′49″N 88°35′25″W / 31.5803°N 88.5904°W / 31.5803; -88.5904 (Winchester (Dec. 28, EF2)) 03:33–03:39 4.38 mi (7.05 km) 500 yd (460 m)
This low-end EF2 tornado touched down and damaged several greenhouses at a nursery and snapped or uprooted trees nearby. The tornado intensified as it moved east-northeast, completely rolling a manufactured home off its foundation, injuring four people, and inflicting significant tree and roof damage in the same area. Numerous large trees were snapped and several vehicles were destroyed by falling debris. The tornado continued across US 45, damaging a church and several long chicken houses, with roofs peeled off and one of the chicken houses partially destroyed. Additional tree and roof damage occurred along rural roads before the tornado dissipated in an inaccessible forested area near Buckatunna Creek. Future adjustments to the track may refine its extent due to limited access for surveys.[12][24]
EF1 Athens Limestone AL 34°46′31″N 86°58′42″W / 34.7753°N 86.9782°W / 34.7753; -86.9782 (Athens (Dec. 28, EF1)) 05:15–05:20 3.87 mi (6.23 km) 160 yd (150 m)
This high-end EF1 tornado began in southern Athens, snapping tree branches and uprooting several trees as it moved northward. The tornado caused its first significant building damage at a restaurant near US 72, where part of the roof was blown off and debris scattered across the area. It strengthened as it entered downtown Athens, snapping power poles and uprooting trees, with the most notable damage occurring around the square near the Limestone County courthouse. Multiple buildings in the area lost portions of their roofs, including a bookstore whose roof was completely torn off, and debris was scattered blocks away. A historic oak tree by the courthouse was uprooted and major damage occurred at Veterans Memorial Park, where fencing was downed, and a helicopter display was hurled approximately 60 ft (18 m). The tornado then reached peak intensity as it impacted an old warehouse, completely destroying due to poor structural anchoring. Additional roof damage was noted along the train tracks as the tornado exited downtown, with sporadic tree damage observed until it dissipated.[12][25]
EF0 S of Belle Fontaine Mobile AL 30°25′53″N 88°06′25″W / 30.4315°N 88.107°W / 30.4315; -88.107 (Belle Fontaine (Dec. 28, EF0)) 05:59–06:00 0.16 mi (0.26 km) 30 yd (27 m)
This tornado pulled a home's back patio wall down, tossing it and the contents of the patio south of the home. Large tree limbs were knocked down, outdoor furniture was thrown, and minor cosmetic damage occurred to piers. A fence was blown over before the tornado moved offshore into Mobile Bay.[12][26]

December 29 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, December 29, 2024[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width
EF0 NW of Harpersville Shelby AL 33°21′18″N 86°28′18″W / 33.3551°N 86.4716°W / 33.3551; -86.4716 (Harpersville (Dec. 29, EF0)) 06:11–06:14 1.53 mi (2.46 km) 175 yd (160 m)
A horse farm had four buildings on its property damaged and several trees were uprooted, some of which had their large branches snapped.[12][22]
EF0 SE of Mount Willing Lowndes AL 32°00′44″N 86°39′37″W / 32.0121°N 86.6604°W / 32.0121; -86.6604 (Mount Willing (Dec. 29, EF0)) 06:15–06:18 1.71 mi (2.75 km) 100 yd (91 m)
This high-end EF0 tornado damaged a few structures, including rolling a mobile onto its roof and another having minor roof damage. A large shed lost roof panels and some power lines were downed. Numerous trees were also downed with limbs broken and uprooted trunks, along with smaller trees that were snapped.[12][22]
EF0 ESE of New London St. Clair AL 33°27′39″N 86°20′08″W / 33.4609°N 86.3355°W / 33.4609; -86.3355 (New London (Dec. 29, EF0)) 06:25–06:28 2.26 mi (3.64 km) 150 yd (140 m)
A high-end EF0 tornado tracked along the south shore of Logan Martin Lake, snapping or uprooting numerous trees, many of which fell onto homes along the lake.[12][22]
EF1 WSW of Pell City St. Clair AL 33°34′04″N 86°20′52″W / 33.5678°N 86.3477°W / 33.5678; -86.3477 (Pell City (Dec. 29, EF1)) 06:30–06:33 1.52 mi (2.45 km) 325 yd (297 m)
A chicken farm had five structures damaged with debris from the farm being thrown at least 300 yd (270 m) downstream. Multiple trees were snapped or uprooted along the path as well.[12][22]
EF0 NW of Pintlala Lowndes AL 32°13′23″N 86°25′26″W / 32.223°N 86.424°W / 32.223; -86.424 (Pintlala (Dec. 29, EF0)) 06:39–06:40 0.63 mi (1.01 km) 75 yd (69 m)
Several cedar trees had their limbs snapped and numerous other trees were uprooted and downed.[12][22]
EF1 Northeastern Hope Hull Montgomery AL 32°15′42″N 86°22′17″W / 32.2617°N 86.3715°W / 32.2617; -86.3715 (Hope Hull (Dec. 29, EF1)) 06:43–06:48 3.93 mi (6.32 km) 250 yd (230 m)
This tornado began just west of I-65 and quickly crossed it, causing roof and siding damage to warehouses, flipping semi-trailers and collapsing a cinder-block wall. The tornado scattered the debris across the interstate and damaged businesses, including Hooper Academy, near US 31 and I-65 interchange. Moving east-northeast, the tornado uprooted trees, stripped a greenhouse-style building of its covering and caused roof damage to a house, shed and small metal building before dissipating west of US 331.[22]
EF1 NNE of Summerdale Baldwin AL 30°30′00″N 87°41′32″W / 30.5001°N 87.6923°W / 30.5001; -87.6923 (Summerdale (Dec. 29, EF1)) 06:47–06:50 2.38 mi (3.83 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A tornado initially touched down near a home, significantly damaging the roof, destroying the home's patio, destroyed a shed roof by the home and downing large tree branches and fencing. At an RV park, an RV was overturned, some outdoor items were displaced and minor tree damage occurred. At a nearby mobile home community, skirting was torn from homes and loose items like furniture and toys were scattered. The tornado intensified again further northeast, damaging a metal outbuilding by removing and twisting roofing and support beams, launching debris and overturning a small tractor. The tornado lifted shortly after damaging the outbuilding.[12][24]
EF1 NE of Ada to SW of Mathews Montgomery AL 32°07′54″N 86°13′26″W / 32.1316°N 86.2238°W / 32.1316; -86.2238 (Ada (Dec. 29, EF1)) 06:53–07:05 10.01 mi (16.11 km) 500 yd (460 m)
A tornado initially did minor tree damage with one pine tree falling on a home. Numerous other trees were then snapped or uprooted and a double-wide trailer and nearby sheds also sustained damage. Tree damage continued across wooded areas and pastures before the tornado reached US 231, where a business lost part of its roof and many pine tree were snapped or uprooted. Additional tree and outbuilding damage continued until the tornado dissipated.[22]
EF0 N of Mathews Montgomery AL 32°16′59″N 86°02′15″W / 32.283°N 86.0376°W / 32.283; -86.0376 (Mathews (Dec. 29, EF0)) 07:11–07:13 2.5 mi (4.0 km) 100 yd (91 m)
A tornado caused convergent tree damage, snapping and uprooting trees, and partially removing a garage roof. The damage continued eastward, affecting wooded areas and structures before dissipating.[22]
EF0 Western Shorter Macon AL 32°23′07″N 85°58′52″W / 32.3852°N 85.9811°W / 32.3852; -85.9811 (Shorter (Dec. 29, EF0)) 07:18–07:21 1.86 mi (2.99 km) 175 yd (160 m)
Several trees and tree limbs were downed and snapped.[22]
EF0 S of Shorter to ESE of Milstead Macon AL 32°22′33″N 85°56′10″W / 32.3759°N 85.9362°W / 32.3759; -85.9362 (Shorter (Dec. 29, EF0)) 07:18–07:27 5.55 mi (8.93 km) 200 yd (180 m)
A tornado uprooted trees and snapped limbs near homes and a church as it crossedUS 80, causing its most significant damage near a school. The damage diminished further east, with smaller trees and limbs downed before the tornado dissipated.[22]
EF0 NW of Franklin Macon AL 32°28′22″N 85°52′11″W / 32.4729°N 85.8696°W / 32.4729; -85.8696 (Franklin (Dec. 29, EF0)) 07:30–07:32 2.17 mi (3.49 km) 75 yd (69 m)
This high-end EF0 tornado snapped or uprooted several trees in a densely wooded area.[22]
EF0 NNE of Franklin Macon AL 32°29′02″N 85°47′30″W / 32.4839°N 85.7918°W / 32.4839; -85.7918 (Franklin (Dec. 29, EF0)) 07:31–07:32 0.76 mi (1.22 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A few small trees and tree limbs were downed.[22]
EF1 Durand to Harris City to ESE of Haralson Meriwether GA 32°55′00″N 84°45′48″W / 32.9168°N 84.7633°W / 32.9168; -84.7633 (Durand (Dec. 29, EF1)) 08:54–09:20 24.62 mi (39.62 km) 200 yd (180 m)
A long-track EF1 tornado traversed across most of central Meriwether County snapping and uprooting thousands of trees throughout its path. One large tree fell on an unoccupied home, completely destroying it and a manufactured home had its metal roofing blown off.[12][27]
EF0 E of Haralson to SE of Senoia Meriwether, Coweta GA 33°13′03″N 84°31′25″W / 33.2174°N 84.5236°W / 33.2174; -84.5236 (Haralson (Dec. 29, EF0)) 09:22–09:26 3.2 mi (5.1 km) 100 yd (91 m)
This high-end EF0 downed hundreds of trees on both sides of the Meriwether-Coweta county line.[12][27]
EF0 E of Starr's Mill to SW of Woolsey Fayette GA 33°20′16″N 84°27′22″W / 33.3379°N 84.4562°W / 33.3379; -84.4562 (Starr's Mill (Dec. 29, EF0)) 09:38–09:41 1.58 mi (2.54 km) 100 yd (91 m)
A few trees were downed and numerous large tree branches were snapped.[12][27]
EF0 E of Chapin to SSW of Winnsboro Mills Richland, Fairfield SC 34°09′12″N 81°18′09″W / 34.1534°N 81.3024°W / 34.1534; -81.3024 (Chapin (Dec. 29, EF0)) 13:35–13:49 11.2 mi (18.0 km) 150 yd (140 m)
This weak but long-lived tornado damaged several trees.[12][28]
EF0 S of Winnsboro Mills Fairfield SC 34°17′02″N 81°08′21″W / 34.284°N 81.1391°W / 34.284; -81.1391 (Winnsboro Mills (Dec. 29, EF0)) 13:52–13:57 3.72 mi (5.99 km) 200 yd (180 m)
Minor shingle damage occurred to homes, a few large tree limbs were snapped and a tree was uprooted.[12][28]
EF1 SE of Winnsboro Mills Fairfield SC 34°20′02″N 81°05′17″W / 34.3339°N 81.088°W / 34.3339; -81.088 (Winnsboro Mills (Dec. 29, EF1)) 13:56–14:04 4.89 mi (7.87 km) 250 yd (230 m)
A tornado began just north of a manufacturing plant to the west of US 321, overturning four empty trailers and snapping multiple utility poles. The tornado crossed the highway and collapsed a large garage door on the east side of a food plant and snapped numerous trees nearby. Several more trees and power poles were snapped as the tornado tracked east and dissipated.[12][28]
EF0 SW of Marysville Union OH 40°12′57″N 83°24′10″W / 40.2158°N 83.4027°W / 40.2158; -83.4027 (Marysville (Dec. 29, EF0)) 20:08–20:09 0.35 mi (0.56 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A weak tornado toppled a small silo, several trees and caused minor damage to an older barn and a few roof shingles. Another large metal barn had its roof damaged and a partial collapse of its walls.[29]

Aftermath

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Casualties

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Four people have been confirmed dead as of December 28.[30] One death was reported in Brazoria County, Texas, about 30 miles south of Houston.[31] Additionally, at least six people were injured across the affected areas.[32]

Large EF2 tornado passing southeast of Bude, Mississippi

Property damage

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In Liverpool, emergency officials reported that several homes were completely destroyed.[32] Porter Heights saw significant damage, with at least five homes heavily impacted. In Waller, Texas, a mobile home park was upended, with flipped cars and extensive damage reported.[31] Damage and injuries were reported near Bude, a rural community about 60 miles southwest of Jackson. Photos and videos showed piles of debris from what appeared to be at least one destroyed home.[31] A high end EF1 struck downtown Athens, Alabama causing lots of damage to businesses and structures in the city with multiple buildings having walls collapse or roofs destroyed.[33][8][9]

Power outages

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As of the latest reports, over 45,000 power outages were recorded in Texas and about 21,000 in Louisiana. In Franklin County, Mississippi, more than 30% of all utility customers lost power.[31] The storm system disrupted an estimated 5,000 flights and resulted in the cancellation of 700 others.[34]

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  • Preliminary track map for the Porter Heights, Texas EF3 tornado
    Preliminary track map for the Porter Heights, Texas EF3 tornado
  • Preliminary track map for the Dossman, Louisiana EF1 tornado
    Preliminary track map for the Dossman, Louisiana EF1 tornado
  • Preliminary track map for the Athens, Alabama EF1 tornado
    Preliminary track map for the Athens, Alabama EF1 tornado
  • Preliminary track map for the Lacombe, Louisiana EF1 tornado
    Preliminary track map for the Lacombe, Louisiana EF1 tornado
  • Preliminary track map for the Faustinas, Alabama EF0 tornado
    Preliminary track map for the Faustinas, Alabama EF0 tornado
  • Preliminary track map for the Spring Hill, South Carolina EF0 tornado
    Preliminary track map for the Spring Hill, South Carolina EF0 tornado
  • Preliminary track map for the Winnsboro, South Carolina EF1 tornado
    Preliminary track map for the Winnsboro, South Carolina EF1 tornado
  • Preliminary track map for the Rion, South Carolina EF0 tornado
    Preliminary track map for the Rion, South Carolina EF0 tornado
  • Preliminary track map for the Meridian Station, Mississippi EF1 tornado
    Preliminary track map for the Meridian Station, Mississippi EF1 tornado
  • Preliminary track map for the Chunky, Mississippi EF1 tornado
    Preliminary track map for the Chunky, Mississippi EF1 tornado
  • Preliminary track map for the Hickory, Mississippi EF0 tornado
    Preliminary track map for the Hickory, Mississippi EF0 tornado
  • Preliminary track map for the Elmwood, Louisiana EF1 tornado
    Preliminary track map for the Elmwood, Louisiana EF1 tornado

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.

References

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