Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 6 at 7:56PM CDT until May 6 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 5:56pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
LINCOLN COUNTY...
At 755 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Enterprise, or 7 miles southeast of Brookhaven, moving east at
50 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for Brookhaven, Bogue Chitto. This is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly 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...
East Lincoln around 800 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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Lincoln, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: