Mississippi Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 05-21-2026 17:01

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 21 at 7:01PM CDT until May 21 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 5:01pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
TORLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Amite County in southern Mississippi... * Until 745 PM CDT. * At 701 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southeast of Garden City, or 12 miles southwest of Meadville, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles. * This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Amite County.
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 7:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 7:45 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: 
Amite, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA