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Published 2026-05-10. A powerful rain-wrapped EF3 tornado hit Mississippi on May 6th, hiding inside heavy rain and darkness while tracking for over 66 miles. With winds around 136 mph, at least 17 injuries, hundreds of homes damaged, and debris reportedly lofted nearly 27,000 feet, this storm showed why rain-wrapped tornadoes are so dangerous. For severe weather alerts and real-time forecast tools, visit StormScapes.xyz. This archived recording reflects reporting at publication; conditions may have changed.
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