Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 9 at 7:20AM CDT until May 9 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 5:20am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
At 719 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles northeast of Crossroads to 7 miles east of
Sun, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bogalusa, Picayune, Poplarville, Varnado, Sun, Crossroads, and
Mcneil.
This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 6 and
38.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
St. Tammany, LA; Washington, LA; Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: