Mississippi Tornado Warning | Effective 05/06/2026 16:11

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 6 at 6:11PM CDT until May 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 6, 2026 - 4:11pm
Expires: 
May 6, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
TORLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Wilkinson County in southern Mississippi... * Until 700 PM CDT. * At 611 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Deer Park, or 16 miles south of Vidalia, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Dolorosa around 625 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Wilkinson, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA