Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 6 at 7:45PM CDT until May 6 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 745 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over West Lincoln, or 10 miles southwest of Brookhaven,
moving east at 50 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.
The tornado will be near...
Brookhaven, Bogue Chitto, and Enterprise around 750 PM CDT.
East Lincoln around 755 PM CDT.
Instruction:
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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:
Lincoln, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: