Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 6 at 7:23PM CDT until May 6 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 5:23pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
TORJAN
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Forrest County in southeastern Mississippi...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 723 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near McLaurin,
or 7 miles south of Hattiesburg, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornadic storm will be near...
Hattiesburg, Sunrise, and McLaurin around 730 PM CDT.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 8:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 8:00 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:
Forrest, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: