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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Jackson MS

746 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



MSC085-070115-

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Lincoln MS-

746 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



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

COUNTY...



At 746 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was

located near West Lincoln, or 9 miles southwest of Brookhaven, moving

east at 50 mph.



This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!



HAZARD...Damaging tornado.



SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.



IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 

         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 

         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 

         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 

         is possible.



The tornado will be near...

  Brookhaven, Bogue Chitto, and Enterprise around 750 PM CDT.

  East Lincoln around 755 PM CDT.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly

tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3157 9063 3170 9035 3154 9025 3139 9024

      3138 9063

TIME...MOT...LOC 0046Z 260DEG 43KT 3147 9052 



TORNADO...OBSERVED

TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN



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