Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 6 at 10:15PM CDT until May 6 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 8:15pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
SVRLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Walthall County in southern Mississippi...
Northern Pike County in southern Mississippi...
Northeastern Amite County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 1115 PM CDT.
* At 1015 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Center
Point, or 9 miles northwest of Mccomb, moving east at 35 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...
Mccomb, Summit, Smithdale, and Salem.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 14
and 24.
Instruction:
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi.
Area Description:
Amite, MS; Pike, MS; Walthall, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov