Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 6 at 6:17PM CDT until May 6 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
TORJAN
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Marion County in south central Mississippi...
Southwestern Lamar County in southeastern Mississippi...
* Until 715 PM CDT.
* At 617 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Dexter, or 15 miles southwest of Columbia, moving
east at 30 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...
Kokomo and Pickwick around 620 PM CDT.
Sandy Hook around 625 PM CDT.
Pine Burr around 635 PM CDT.
Baxterville around 650 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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 7:15 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 7:15 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Lamar, MS; Marion, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: