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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service New Orleans LA

719 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



MSC005-070045-

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Amite MS-

719 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



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

CENTRAL AMITE COUNTY...



At 719 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was

located near Bude, or near Meadville, moving east at 50 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 3130 9075 3131 9091 3133 9094 3135 9093

      3135 9072

TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 269DEG 42KT 3140 9084 



TORNADO...OBSERVED

TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN



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