Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 7:19PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 719 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Baskin, or near Winnsboro, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Crowville around 725 PM CDT.
Bakers around 730 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
Louisiana.
Area Description:
Madison; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov