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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Jackson MS

739 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



MSC037-085-070115-

/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-260507T0115Z/

Lincoln MS-Franklin MS-

739 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR LINCOLN

AND EAST CENTRAL FRANKLIN COUNTIES...



At 739 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over West Lincoln, or

11 miles southwest of Brookhaven, moving east at 50 mph.



HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter 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 tornado will be near...

  Brookhaven, Bogue Chitto, and Enterprise around 745 PM CDT.

  East Lincoln around 750 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 3138 9066 3154 9070 3170 9035 3154 9025

      3139 9024

TIME...MOT...LOC 0039Z 260DEG 43KT 3147 9059 



TORNADO...OBSERVED

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN



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