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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service New Orleans LA

552 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



LAC117-MSC113-147-062345-

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Washington LA-Walthall MS-Pike MS-

552 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN

WASHINGTON PARISH...SOUTHERN WALTHALL AND SOUTHEASTERN PIKE

COUNTIES...



At 551 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Mount Herman, or

14 miles north of Franklinton, moving east at 25 mph.



HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.



SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.



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 tornado will be near...

  Tylertown around 600 PM CDT.

  Dexter around 615 PM CDT.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.



Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the

tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!



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LAT...LON 3121 9003 3118 9003 3117 9000 3113 9000

      3113 8994 3107 8992 3107 8984 3094 8983

      3096 9034 3100 9034 3100 9037 3108 9038

TIME...MOT...LOC 2251Z 256DEG 22KT 3104 9023 



TORNADO...OBSERVED

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN



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