Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 6 at 10:51PM CDT until May 6 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 8:51pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1051 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Jayess, or 17
miles south of Monticello, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Salem.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi.
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.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Walthall, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: