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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Jackson MS

1147 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



MSC091-070457-

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Marion MS-

1147 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN MARION COUNTY IS

CANCELLED...



The severe 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 600 AM CDT for south central

and southeastern Mississippi.



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LAT...LON 3109 8966 3143 8965 3143 8923 3107 8922

TIME...MOT...LOC 0447Z 264DEG 37KT 3124 8944 



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MSC035-073-070530-

/O.CON.KJAN.SV.W.0152.000000T0000Z-260507T0530Z/

Forrest MS-Lamar MS-

1147 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CDT

FOR NORTHWESTERN FORREST AND LAMAR COUNTIES...



At 1147 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Pine Ridge, or

near West Hattiesburg, moving east at 45 mph.



HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 

         roofs, siding, and trees.



This severe storm will be near...

  Hattiesburg, Petal, and West Hattiesburg around 1155 PM CDT.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for south central

and southeastern Mississippi.



Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly

from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the

basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.



For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a

building.



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LAT...LON 3109 8966 3143 8965 3143 8923 3107 8922

TIME...MOT...LOC 0447Z 264DEG 37KT 3124 8944 



TORNADO...POSSIBLE

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED

MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH



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