Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 6 at 5:45PM CDT until May 6 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 545 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mount Herman,
or 15 miles northwest of Franklinton, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Tylertown, Salem, Dexter, and Mount Herman.
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:
Tangipahoa, LA; Washington, LA; Pike, MS; Walthall, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov