Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 6 at 6:43PM CDT until May 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 643 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Kingston, or 17 miles southeast of Natchez, moving east
at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Wilkinson County.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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
Sender: