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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service New Orleans LA

618 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



MSC147-062345-

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Walthall MS-

618 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



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

SOUTHEASTERN WALTHALL COUNTY...



At 618 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located over Dexter, or 13 miles southwest of Columbia, moving

east at 30 mph.



HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.



This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of

southeastern Walthall County.



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.



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

tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!



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LAT...LON 3117 9000 3113 9000 3113 8994 3107 8992

      3107 8984 3104 8983 3103 8983 3102 9007

      3112 9011

TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 257DEG 24KT 3110 8997 



TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN



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