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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service New Orleans LA

541 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



LAC091-105-MSC005-113-062300-

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St. Helena LA-Tangipahoa LA-Pike MS-Amite MS-

541 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT

FOR NORTHEASTERN ST. HELENA AND NORTHWESTERN TANGIPAHOA PARISHES...

SOUTHWESTERN PIKE AND SOUTHEASTERN AMITE COUNTIES...



At 541 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gillsburg, or

11 miles northeast of Greensburg, moving northeast at 30 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.



Locations impacted include...

Kentwood and Osyka.



This includes the following Interstates...

 Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 61 and 66.

 Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 7.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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

Louisiana...and southern 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 3091 9067 3100 9068 3112 9045 3098 9041

      3092 9039

TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 244DEG 28KT 3098 9059 



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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