Mississippi Shelter in Place Warning Extreme | Effective 05-06-2026 18:08

Headline: 
Tornado Damage
Event: 
Shelter in Place Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 6, 2026 - 6:08pm
Expires: 
May 6, 2026 - 7:08pm
Description: 
Lamar County EMA: Everyone remain sheltered in place in the Purvis area due to tornado damage.
Instruction: 
Lamar County EMA: Everyone remain sheltered in place in the Purvis area due to tornado damage.
Lamar County EMA: All residents remain sheltered. Severe damages in the Purvis area.
Lamar County EMA: All residents in the Purvis area remain sheltered in place. Many roads impassable due to downed power lines, fallen trees, debris. Stay off roads in the Purvis area until advised otherwise by county officials.
Area Description: 
County wide
Forcast Office: 
Lamar County MS