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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Jackson MS

734 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



MSC035-070100-

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Forrest MS-

734 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR

NORTHEASTERN FORREST COUNTY...



At 734 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located near Sunrise, or 7 miles southeast of Petal, moving

northeast at 30 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...

  Hattiesburg around 740 PM CDT.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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 3139 8915 3117 8915 3116 8921 3131 8929

TIME...MOT...LOC 0034Z 246DEG 27KT 3125 8918 



TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN



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