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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Jackson MS

931 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



MSC031-070245-

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Covington MS-

931 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR EAST

CENTRAL COVINGTON COUNTY...



At 931 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located near Collins, moving east at 30 mph.



HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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.



Locations impacted include...

Collins and Seminary.



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 3155 8959 3167 8959 3170 8949 3160 8944

      3153 8944

TIME...MOT...LOC 0231Z 269DEG 25KT 3162 8950 



TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN



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