Draft:Tornado outbreak of February 12, 2025
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 A 10% hatched tornado risk across the Southern United States released by the Storm Prediction Center on the morning of February 12 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | February 12, 2025 |
| Tornado outbreak | |
| Tornadoes | 4 |
| Maximum rating | EF3 tornado |
| Highest winds | Tornadic – 150 mph (240 km/h) (Lightsey, Mississippi EF3 on February 12 |
| Largest hail | 1 in (2.5 cm) in parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana |
| Extratropical cyclone | |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Areas affected | Deep South, Southeastern United States |
| Power outages | 0 |
Part of the Tornadoes of 2025 | |
Meteorological synopsis
[edit]Starting on February 6, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) began monitoring a potential threat of severe weather over the central Gulf Coast region, but due to the threat being over 5 days out, exact potential impacts were uncertain at the time.[1] Later, on February 10, the SPC issued a slight risk for severe weather for parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, also with a 15% risk of severe weather in its day 3 probabilistic outlook.[2] On February 11, the SPC issued a 5% tornado risk ana a 15% wind risk, indicating the surface front surging southeast and the low-level jet strengthening.[3] On February 12, the SPC upgraded its Day 1 outlook to an enhanced risk in the central Gulf Coast area, including a 10% hatched tornado risk with EF2+ strength, a 30% wind risk, and a 5% hail risk, due to temperatures forecasted in the upper 70s Fahrenheit and dewpoints in the mid 60s Fahrenheit south of the front. The SPC also forecasted MLCAPE values of over 1000 J/kg, combined with strong low-level shear, which led to the SPC forecasting a favorable environment of supercells capable of all severe hazards.[4]
Confirmed tornadoes
[edit]| EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | Columbia | Marion | MS | 31°14′38″N 89°48′19″W / 31.2439°N 89.8054°W | 21:07–21:10 | 1.95 mi (3.14 km) | 70 yd (64 m) |
| This tornado caused minor roof damage to many homes, scattered tree damage, and collapsed a few unattached sheds.[5] | |||||||
| EF2 | SSW of Tattlersville to Mcentyre | Washington, Clarke | AL | 31°40′25″N 88°05′18″W / 31.6736°N 88.0884°W | 23:15–23:28 | 9.77 mi (15.72 km) | 320 yd (290 m) |
| This tornado touched down on the west side of the Tombigbee River. The tornado crossed Route 69, with numerous trees being snapped or uprooted. The peak intensity was likely near Winn Road, with low end EF2 tree damage being observed. A poorly built home collapsed upon itself and was given lower bound intensity given the construction quality.[6] | |||||||
| EF0 | NW of Shubuta to Quitman | Clarke | MS | 31°56′14″N 88°43′53″W / 31.9373°N 88.7315°W | 00:22–00:25 | 1.28 mi (2.06 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| This tornado broke the tops off and large branches from trees along its path.[7] | |||||||
| EF3 | SE of Lightsey to Evansboro | Wayne County, Mississippi, Wayne County, Alabama | MS, AL | 31°40′41″N 88°32′01″W / 31.6781°N 88.5335°W | 00:44–01:14 | 26.14 mi (42.07 km) | 910 yd (830 m) |
| This tornado touched down south of Pleasant Grove as an EF0, with minor structural and tree damage. It then crossed Highway 84 at EF1 intensity, snapping and uprooting numerous trees, with more structural damage. Emergency management provided drones showed multiple vortices, with substantial tree and structural damage occurring. A hardwood tree was completely stubbed with only the stubs of the largest branches remaining. As the tornado continued northeast, nearly 100% in a quarter mile wind swath was deforested, with tree barking and major structural damage. Light ground scouring was noticed when the tornado crossed Bunk Butler Road for the second time. As the tornado crossed Beat 4 Shubuta Road as an EF2, 50% of the roof was destroyed from a well-built home.[8] | |||||||
Aftermath
[edit]Casualties
[edit]Non-tornadic effects
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ 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
[edit]- ^ "Storm Prediction Center Day 4-8 Severe Weather Outlook Page". www.spc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "Storm Prediction Center Feb 10, 2025 1930 UTC Day 3 Severe Thunderstorm Outlook". www.spc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "Storm Prediction Center Feb 11, 2025 1730 UTC Day 2 Convective Outlook". www.spc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Storm Prediction Center Feb 12, 2025 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook". www.spc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi. NWS Damage Survey for 02/12/25 Tornado Event (Report). Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ^ National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama (February 17, 2025). NWS Damage Survey for 02/12/25 Tornado Event (Report). Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi. NWS Damage Survey for 02/12/25 Tornado Event (Report). Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ^ National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama (February 17, 2025). NWS Damage Survey for 02/12/25 Tornado Event (Report). Retrieved April 10, 2025.