ACUS11 KWNS 070016

SWOMCD

SPC MCD 070016 

MSZ000-070115-



Mesoscale Discussion 0658

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

0716 PM CDT Wed May 06 2026



Areas affected...southern Mississippi



Concerning...Tornado Watch 186...



Valid 070016Z - 070115Z



The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 186 continues.



SUMMARY...Supercell with a strong tornado to persist eastward across

southern Mississippi south of US84 and will be approaching the I-55

corridor soon.



DISCUSSION...A supercell has strengthened rapidly and is currently

producing a strong tornado (estimated wind 135-180 mph) near

Meadville, MS. This storm is moving within a volatile environment of

moderate to strong MLCAPE increasing low-level SRH (around 200-250

m2/s2 from DGX to HDC). Effective STP is analyzed to the south

around 2-3. It is likely that this storm will persist downstream to

east with potential for continued strong to intense tornadoes.



..Thornton.. 05/07/2026



...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...



ATTN...WFO...JAN...LIX...



LAT...LON   31479130 31719113 32039036 32158993 32148961 31918943

            31568942 31288992 31149087 31159098 31249129 31479130 



MOST PROBABLE PEAK TORNADO INTENSITY...140-170 MPH

MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...55-70 MPH

MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...1.50-2.50 IN