Mississippi Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/06/2026 20:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 10:06PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 6, 2026 - 8:06pm
Expires: 
May 6, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
At 1006 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Smithdale to near Gloster. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mccomb, Liberty, Summit, and Smithdale. This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 13 and 24.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southern Mississippi.
Area Description: 
Amite; Pike
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA