Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 6 at 9:52PM CDT until May 6 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 7:52pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 951 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Bogue Chitto to Magnolia to near Easleyville,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Kentwood, Mccomb, Osyka, Mccomb Airport, Tangipahoa, Salem, Summit,
Magnolia, Gillsburg, Easleyville, Mount Herman, and Tylertown.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 56 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 24.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.
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.
Area Description:
St. Helena, LA; Tangipahoa, LA; Washington, LA; Amite, MS; Pike, MS; Walthall, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA