Tornado Hits Monolithic Dome in Durant, Mississippi

The Averys’ Monolithic Dome Home – Lee snapped this photo of their home on the morning after the tornado hit. Its two domes, joined by a tube connector, were unharmed, and Lee said that he and his wife felt safe while the storm raged.

The Averys’ Monolithic Dome Home – Lee snapped this photo of their home on the morning after the tornado hit. Its two domes, joined by a tube connector, were unharmed, and Lee said that he and his wife felt safe while the storm raged. (Lee Avery)

Destroyed – On the Averys’ property, trees that had survived for more than 100 years did not survive this F3 tornado. It uprooted this large hickory.

Destroyed – On the Averys’ property, trees that had survived for more than 100 years did not survive this F3 tornado. It uprooted this large hickory. (Lee Avery)

Another Victim – The tornado blew down this large beech tree whose base was more than three feet thick.

Another Victim – The tornado blew down this large beech tree whose base was more than three feet thick. (Lee Avery)