Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 9:04PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 7:04pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 904 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Sibley, or 17 miles south of Vidalia, moving east
at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Natchez, Kingston, Sibley, and Deer Park.
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:
Concordia; Adams
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov