Mississippi Tornado Warning | Effective 05/06/2026 16:12

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 6 at 6:12PM CDT until May 6 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 6, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires: 
May 6, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
TORJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Franklin County in southwestern Mississippi... Southeastern Adams County in southwestern Mississippi... * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 612 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southeast of Deer Park, or 17 miles south of Vidalia, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 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... Kingston and Sibley around 620 PM CDT. Garden City around 630 PM CDT. Meadville around 650 PM CDT. Bude around 655 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: 
Adams, MS; Franklin, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS