Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 6 at 5:41PM CDT until May 6 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 3:41pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
St. Helena, LA; Tangipahoa, LA; Amite, MS; Pike, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov