Mississippi Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 05-06-2026 20:30

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 6 at 10:30PM CDT until May 6 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 6, 2026 - 8:30pm
Expires: 
May 6, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
TORLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Walthall County in southern Mississippi... Northern Pike County in southern Mississippi... * Until 1130 PM CDT. * At 1030 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located over Summit, or near Mccomb, moving east at 45 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... Salem around 1050 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 16 and 24.
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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 11:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 11:30 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: 
Pike, MS; Walthall, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA