Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 3:02PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 1:02pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 302 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Mayna, or 12 miles southwest of Jonesville, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
New Era and Mayna around 305 PM CDT.
Monterey around 310 PM CDT.
Jonesville and Wildsville around 315 PM CDT.
Frogmore around 320 PM CDT.
Ferriday around 330 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
Louisiana...and southwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Franklin; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Adams
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov