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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Jackson MS

944 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



MSC031-070254-

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Covington MS-

944 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN COVINGTON COUNTY IS

CANCELLED...



The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 

of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.



A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern

and east central Mississippi.



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LAT...LON 3154 8940 3174 8940 3182 8909 3182 8894

      3153 8894

TIME...MOT...LOC 0244Z 266DEG 30KT 3161 8935 



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MSC067-070330-

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Jones MS-

944 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR JONES

COUNTY...



At 944 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located near Hebron, or 8 miles west of Ellisville, moving east

at 35 mph.



HAZARD...Tornado.



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...

  Laurel and Ellisville around 950 PM CDT.

  Tuckers Crossing around 955 PM CDT.

  Mill Creek around 1015 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.



&&



LAT...LON 3154 8940 3174 8940 3182 8909 3182 8894

      3153 8894

TIME...MOT...LOC 0244Z 266DEG 30KT 3161 8935 



TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN



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