Digital First: Cristobal causes storm damage in Central Mississippi

Posted: Jun 8, 2020 / 10:20 AM CDT / Updated: Jun 9, 2020 / 04:28 AM CDT

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As Tropical Depression Cristobal moves north, the storm is leaving behind damage in Central Mississippi

Take a look at the damage below:

WET WEATHER UPDATE: now that’s it’s light out we can see the extent of the damage here on Northover Dr. near Southwood Rd. A big tree and part of a power pole took down powerlines knocking out power to the surrounding homes. Stay safe everyone! @StormTeam12 @WJTV pic.twitter.com/ej64k34o1T
— Anna Farish (@annaonair12) June 8, 2020

RANKIN DAMAGE: Winds from #Cristobal are still gusting up to 35 mph across Central MS this morning. A strong gust completely blew down this tree on the south side of Pelahatchie Bay, crushing a fence and landing on a house. 📷: Joe H. @WJTV @NWSJacksonMS #MSwx pic.twitter.com/2TtnRLn00t
— Jacob Lanier (@JacobLanierWx) June 8, 2020

PICKENS DAMAGE: This morning a strong wind gust around 35-40 mph knocked down this tree onto a moving car in Holmes County. This was along Hwy 17 just north of Pickens. The driver is safe. 📷: Terry Wynne @WJTV #MSwx #Cristobal pic.twitter.com/2wWOffja6V
— Jacob Lanier (@JacobLanierWx) June 8, 2020