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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service New Orleans LA

711 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



MSC005-070045-

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Amite MS-

711 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR NORTH

CENTRAL AMITE COUNTY...



At 711 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was

located near Meadville, moving east at 40 mph.



This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!



HAZARD...Damaging tornado.



SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.



IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 

         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 

         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 

         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 

         is possible.



This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of

north central Amite County.



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.



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LAT...LON 3135 9072 3129 9076 3130 9101 3133 9103

      3135 9102 3133 9099 3135 9098

TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 265DEG 34KT 3139 9094 



TORNADO...OBSERVED

TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN



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