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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0049 Issued by the Baton Rouge Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-06 18:52:10
964
WFUS54 KLIX 062351
TORLIX
MSC005-157-070045-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0049.260506T2351Z-260507T0045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
651 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Wilkinson County in southern Mississippi...
Northwestern Amite County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 651 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was over Garden City, or 18 miles southwest of Meadville, moving
east at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Wilkinson and northwestern Amite Counties, including
the following locations... Crosby.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3135 9121 3134 9115 3132 9112 3134 9106
3133 9106 3133 9103 3135 9102 3133 9099
3135 9098 3135 9072 3125 9079 3129 9125
3136 9125 3137 9122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2351Z 271DEG 31KT 3135 9116
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
KLG
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-06 19:02:11
282
WWUS54 KLIX 070001
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
701 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026
MSC157-070011-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260507T0045Z/
Wilkinson MS-
701 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WILKINSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3135 9072 3127 9077 3129 9107 3132 9110
3134 9106 3133 9106 3133 9103 3135 9102
3133 9099 3135 9098
TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 267DEG 32KT 3136 9105
$$
MSC005-070045-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260507T0045Z/
Amite MS-
701 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN AMITE COUNTY...
At 701 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Garden City, or 11 miles southwest of Meadville, moving
east at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Crosby.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3135 9072 3127 9077 3129 9107 3132 9110
3134 9106 3133 9106 3133 9103 3135 9102
3133 9099 3135 9098
TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 267DEG 32KT 3136 9105
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
KLG
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-06 19:02:11
282
WWUS54 KLIX 070001
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
701 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026
MSC157-070011-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260507T0045Z/
Wilkinson MS-
701 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WILKINSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3135 9072 3127 9077 3129 9107 3132 9110
3134 9106 3133 9106 3133 9103 3135 9102
3133 9099 3135 9098
TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 267DEG 32KT 3136 9105
$$
MSC005-070045-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260507T0045Z/
Amite MS-
701 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN AMITE COUNTY...
At 701 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Garden City, or 11 miles southwest of Meadville, moving
east at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Crosby.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3135 9072 3127 9077 3129 9107 3132 9110
3134 9106 3133 9106 3133 9103 3135 9102
3133 9099 3135 9098
TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 267DEG 32KT 3136 9105
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
KLG
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-06 19:12:11
518
WWUS54 KLIX 070011
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
711 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026
MSC005-070045-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260507T0045Z/
Amite MS-
711 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL AMITE COUNTY...
At 711 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Meadville, moving east at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Amite County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3135 9072 3129 9076 3130 9101 3133 9103
3135 9102 3133 9099 3135 9098
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 265DEG 34KT 3139 9094
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
KLG
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-06 19:19:41
760
WWUS54 KLIX 070019
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
719 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026
MSC005-070045-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260507T0045Z/
Amite MS-
719 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL AMITE COUNTY...
At 719 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Bude, or near Meadville, moving east at 50 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Amite County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3130 9075 3131 9091 3133 9094 3135 9093
3135 9072
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 269DEG 42KT 3140 9084
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
KLG
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-06 19:23:11
839
WWUS54 KLIX 070022
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
722 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026
MSC005-070031-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260507T0045Z/
Amite MS-
722 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL AMITE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled for Amite County.
However, this is still a dangerous storm just to the north in
Franklin County wiht a Tornado Emergency in effect. Please seek
shelter in these areas!
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3130 9075 3131 9091 3133 9094 3135 9093
3135 9072
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 271DEG 31KT 3140 9082
$$
KLG
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