WFUS54 KJAN 070023

TORJAN

MSC035-070100-

/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0036.260507T0023Z-260507T0100Z/



BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

Tornado Warning

National Weather Service Jackson MS

723 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



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.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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LAT...LON 3127 8935 3139 8915 3117 8915 3113 8935

TIME...MOT...LOC 0023Z 243DEG 26KT 3122 8929 



TORNADO...OBSERVED

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN



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