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Tornado Warning 47, NWS New Orleans, LA

May 6, 2026Tangipahoa Parish, Washington Parish, Louisiana; Pike County, Walthall County, Mississippi

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at May 6, 2026, 5:38 PM CDT for Tangipahoa Parish, Washington Parish, Louisiana; Pike County, Walthall County, Mississippi. It was in force for 49 min. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 6, 2026, 5:38 PM CDT (22:38 UTC)
Expired
May 6, 2026, 6:27 PM CDT
In force
49 min
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Tangipahoa Parish, LA, Washington Parish, LA, Pike County, MS, Walthall County, MS

The radar

The Hammond radar (KHDC), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 6, 5:45 PM CDTTORNADO11 E Osyka, MSA NWS ground survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph tracked across portions of southeast Pike and southwest Walthall counties. This tornado began near Smithburg, MS at the intersection of Mount Herman Road Silver Drive where it
May 6, 5:54 PM CDTHAIL 1.252 Nw Tylertown, MS
May 6, 5:54 PM CDTHAIL 1.51 Nne Tylertown, MS
May 6, 6:00 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG5 Ssw Tylertown, MSPhoto of tree down across Highway 27 south of Lexie. Possible tornado damage.
May 6, 6:00 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG5 Sw Tylertown, MSVideo showed several trees downed near Stallings Bridge Road. Possible tornado damage.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this tornado warning; the first came 7 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 6, 2:14 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 100 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2026-05-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 992 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2026-05-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 176 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
992 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-160 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
475 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
176 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
183 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
1.4

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The text

As transmitted.

876 
WFUS54 KLIX 062238
TORLIX
LAC105-117-MSC113-147-062345-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0047.260506T2238Z-260506T2345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
538 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Walthall County in southern Mississippi...
  Southeastern Pike County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 537 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Mount Herman, or 16 miles northwest of
  Franklinton, moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Mount Herman around 545 PM CDT.
  Dexter around 620 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3118 9003 3117 9000 3113 9000 3113 8994
      3107 8992 3107 8984 3093 8983 3093 9045
      3108 9045 3121 9003
TIME...MOT...LOC 2237Z 258DEG 22KT 3100 9036 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

KLG
8 follow-up statements
875 
WWUS54 KLIX 062249
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
549 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

LAC105-062259-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260506T2345Z/
Tangipahoa LA-
549 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL TANGIPAHOA PARISH 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 southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3121 9003 3118 9003 3117 9000 3113 9000
      3113 8994 3107 8992 3107 8984 3094 8983
      3096 9034 3100 9034 3100 9037 3108 9038
TIME...MOT...LOC 2249Z 254DEG 23KT 3103 9026 

$$

LAC117-MSC113-147-062345-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260506T2345Z/
Washington LA-Walthall MS-Pike MS-
549 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
WASHINGTON PARISH...SOUTHERN WALTHALL AND SOUTHEASTERN PIKE
COUNTIES...

At 549 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mount Herman, or 14 miles northwest of Franklinton,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Tylertown around 600 PM CDT.
  Dexter around 620 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3121 9003 3118 9003 3117 9000 3113 9000
      3113 8994 3107 8992 3107 8984 3094 8983
      3096 9034 3100 9034 3100 9037 3108 9038
TIME...MOT...LOC 2249Z 254DEG 23KT 3103 9026 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

KLG
798 
WWUS54 KLIX 062252
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
552 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

LAC117-MSC113-147-062345-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260506T2345Z/
Washington LA-Walthall MS-Pike MS-
552 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
WASHINGTON PARISH...SOUTHERN WALTHALL AND SOUTHEASTERN PIKE
COUNTIES...

At 551 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Mount Herman, or
14 miles north of Franklinton, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornado will be near...
  Tylertown around 600 PM CDT.
  Dexter around 615 PM CDT.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3121 9003 3118 9003 3117 9000 3113 9000
      3113 8994 3107 8992 3107 8984 3094 8983
      3096 9034 3100 9034 3100 9037 3108 9038
TIME...MOT...LOC 2251Z 256DEG 22KT 3104 9023 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

KLG
973 
WWUS54 KLIX 062257
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
557 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

MSC113-062307-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260506T2345Z/
Pike MS-
557 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PIKE 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 southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3117 9000 3113 9000 3113 8994 3107 8992
      3107 8984 3097 8983 3097 9026 3109 9026
      3119 9003 3118 9003
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 254DEG 28KT 3106 9018 

$$

LAC117-MSC147-062345-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260506T2345Z/
Washington LA-Walthall MS-
557 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL WASHINGTON PARISH IN SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA AND SOUTHERN
WALTHALL COUNTIES...

At 557 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Tylertown, or 14
miles north of Franklinton, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornado will be near...
  Tylertown around 600 PM CDT.
  Dexter around 610 PM CDT.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3117 9000 3113 9000 3113 8994 3107 8992
      3107 8984 3097 8983 3097 9026 3109 9026
      3119 9003 3118 9003
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 254DEG 28KT 3106 9018 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

KLG
739 
WWUS54 KLIX 062301
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
601 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

LAC117-062311-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260506T2345Z/
Washington LA-
601 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON PARISH 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 southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3117 9000 3113 9000 3113 8994 3107 8992
      3107 8984 3104 8983 3100 8984 3100 9022
      3109 9022 3118 9002
TIME...MOT...LOC 2301Z 258DEG 22KT 3107 9015 

$$

MSC147-062345-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260506T2345Z/
Walthall MS-
601 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
WALTHALL COUNTY...

At 601 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Tylertown, or 15
miles north of Franklinton, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornado will be near...
  Tylertown around 605 PM CDT.
  Dexter around 615 PM CDT.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3117 9000 3113 9000 3113 8994 3107 8992
      3107 8984 3104 8983 3100 8984 3100 9022
      3109 9022 3118 9002
TIME...MOT...LOC 2301Z 258DEG 22KT 3107 9015 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

KLG
907 
WWUS54 KLIX 062307
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
607 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

MSC147-062345-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260506T2345Z/
Walthall MS-
607 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
WALTHALL COUNTY...

At 607 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dexter, or 16 miles north of Franklinton, moving
east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Dexter around 615 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3117 9000 3113 9000 3113 8994 3107 8992
      3107 8984 3104 8983 3100 8984 3100 9013
      3111 9018 3118 9002
TIME...MOT...LOC 2307Z 258DEG 24KT 3108 9007 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

KLG
477 
WWUS54 KLIX 062318
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
618 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

MSC147-062345-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260506T2345Z/
Walthall MS-
618 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WALTHALL COUNTY...

At 618 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Dexter, or 13 miles southwest of Columbia, moving
east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Walthall County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3117 9000 3113 9000 3113 8994 3107 8992
      3107 8984 3104 8983 3103 8983 3102 9007
      3112 9011
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 257DEG 24KT 3110 8997 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

KLG
885 
WWUS54 KLIX 062322
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
622 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

MSC147-062345-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260506T2345Z/
Walthall MS-
622 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WALTHALL COUNTY...

At 622 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dexter, or 11 miles southwest of Columbia, moving
east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Dexter.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3113 9000 3113 8994 3107 8992 3107 8984
      3104 8983 3103 8983 3103 8999 3111 9004
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 259DEG 25KT 3110 8992 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

KLG
507 
WWUS54 KLIX 062327
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
627 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

MSC147-062337-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260506T2345Z/
Walthall MS-
627 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WALTHALL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However, gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
New Orleans.

&&

LAT...LON 3113 9000 3113 8994 3107 8992 3107 8984
      3104 8983 3103 8983 3103 8999 3111 9004
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 258DEG 22KT 3111 8988 

$$

KLG

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS New Orleans, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at May 6, 1:25 PM CDT, 4 hours 13 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Updated at 124 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026
  • An active weather pattern will continue through the weekend with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast. Some of the storms could become strong to severe and/or produce heavy rainfall at times, especially this afternoon through this evening across southwestern Mississippi and adjacent parishes of southeastern Louisiana.
  • Regarding the threats this afternoon and evening, the main concern will be across areas along/north of the I-10 corridor with the greatest threat across southwestern Mississippi. Any storms that become severe will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes of up to EF2 intensity. High rain rates could also result in isolated flash flooding and ponding of water in low lying and poor drainage areas.
  • Residents should remain weather aware and pay attention to the forecast for updates and changes as specific timing and threat details regarding additional showers and storms through the weekend will continue to be refined.
Area forecast discussion, May 6, 1:25 PM CDT, 4 hours 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
125 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, AVIATION, MARINE...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 124 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

- An active weather pattern will continue through the weekend with
  several rounds of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast.
  Some of the storms could become strong to severe and/or produce
  heavy rainfall at times, especially this afternoon through this
  evening across southwestern Mississippi and adjacent parishes of
  southeastern Louisiana.

- Regarding the threats this afternoon and evening, the main
  concern will be across areas along/north of the I-10 corridor
  with the greatest threat across southwestern Mississippi. Any
  storms that become severe will be capable of producing damaging
  wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes of up to EF2
  intensity. High rain rates could also result in isolated flash
  flooding and ponding of water in low lying and poor drainage
  areas.

- Residents should remain weather aware and pay attention to the
  forecast for updates and changes as specific timing and threat
  details regarding additional showers and storms through the
  weekend will continue to be refined.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Now through Friday)
Issued at 124 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

A series of fast-moving upper disturbances will lead to active
weather through the end of the work week. First disturbance will
force a cold front toward the area through tonight. Ahead of the
front, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will
develop, and we're already starting to see light showers across
northern portions of the area. This activity will gradually
intensify in response to favorable jet dynamics moving through the
middle/lower Mississippi Valley.

Best forcing for severe looks to be just a bit north of the local
area, more across central Mississippi where there is an enhanced
risk of severe weather. However, it wouldn't take much in the way
of a southward shift for that better forcing to include our
southwestern Mississippi counties. That being said, the latest
update to the severe weather outlook did expand the enhanced risk
area to include northern portions of the southwestern Mississippi
counties to account for a slight southward trend in some of the
guidance. There will be plenty of shear in place and the main
question is whether storms will be able to take full advantage of
the low level shear as discrete cells or whether they will congeal
into more of a cluster or quasi-linear mode. If the latter,
individual storm inflow may be disrupted by other nearby storms,
which would help limit the severe potential of most cells.

Will need to monitor trends closely as storms begin to develop and
strengthen since there won't be a huge distance between the
"launch pad" and where the severe weather threat materializes.
Where exactly that delineation occurs is still up in the air, but
southwestern Mississippi could be the launch pad, or it could
have a fairly substantial severe threat this evening.

Regarding the heavy rain threat, similar to the severe threat,
the greatest threat currently appears to be just north of the
local area, but any shift to the south would put some of the
heavier rain into portions of southwestern Mississippi. Once again
with the moderate risk area basically ending at the forecast area
border, will need to monitor trends closely as the flash flood
threat could increase quickly with a southward shift.

Generally speaking, forecast totals are in the 0.5-1 inch range
across SW MS and the Florida parishes, tapering to less than 0.1
inch across the south shore through tonight. However, any
thunderstorms will be capable of producing higher rain rates and
totals that could quickly lead to ponding of water in low lying
and poor drainage areas.

The front will stall near the coast by tomorrow morning, with
continued scattered showers and storms in the morning. As daytime
heating destabilizes the atmosphere once again, expect showers to
increase in coverage during the afternoon hours, with a few
thunderstorms mixed in as well. Severe threat looks fairly limited
tomorrow as the favorable jet dynamics move off to the northeast.

Expect similar or more active conditions on Friday with the front
still stalled near the coast and another fast-moving upper
disturbance racing through the middle Mississippi Valley to
enhance convective coverage.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Saturday through Tuesday)
Issued at 124 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

Biggest concern in the longer term forecast continues to be a
rather vigorous disturbance moving out of northern Mexico
northeastward across the local area late Saturday into Sunday
followed by yet another disturbance crossing the area late Sunday
into Monday. Timing and intensity of these disturbances remains a
bit uncertain at this time, but they'll both result in continued
active weather across the Gulf South. Am generally carrying high
end chance to likely POPs both Saturday and Sunday as a result of
these disturbances. Severe and heavy rain potential will somewhat
come down to timing and whether the bulk of the showers/storms
are able to take advantage of daytime instability. For now, stay
tuned.

The late Sunday disturbance should push a surface front into the
Gulf with high pressure building into the area in its wake. This
would mark an end to the current active pattern for at least a
couple days as the mid/upper high suppresses convection in the
wake of the front.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 124 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

Generally MVFR conditions will prevail through sunset with
isolated to scattered showers and a few thunderstorms, mainly
for northern terminals. After sunset, expect IFR or near-IFR cigs
to set in as a result of ample low level moisture. An approaching
cold front will bring additional showers and a few thunderstorms
to the terminals late this evening through tonight, with the
strongest storms across northern areas. The front will stall near
the coast Thursday, with scattered showers bringing brief periods
of lower cigs/vsbys to the terminals. Have attempted to include
TEMPO and/or PROB30 groups for the most likely times of impact,
but undoubtedly amendments will be needed to capture short term
trends.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 124 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

Southerly winds will continue for the coastal waters today,
generally around 10 to 15 knots. A few spots could get above 15
knots so opted to put small craft exercise caution headlines for
interior lakes and sounds. A few spots in the outer coastal waters
could technically reach at or above 15 knots briefly but it only is
for a rather short window. Winds will then become more light and
variable as a weak front stalls at or near the coast Thursday. This
front will dissipate around Friday and onshore winds will return.
There will be daily chances of showers and storms starting Wednesday
through the rest of the week. Any of the stronger storms could cause
locally higher winds and waves/seas, along with potential for
waterspouts.

&&

.LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...None.
GM...None.
MS...None.
GM...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...DM
LONG TERM....DM
AVIATION...DM
MARINE...DM

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 6, 4:57 PM CDT, 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
457 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

LAZ036-037-071-MSZ069-070-062245-
St. Helena LA-Northern Tangipahoa LA-East Feliciana LA-Pike MS-
Amite MS-
457 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF ST. HELENA,
SOUTHEASTERN EAST FELICIANA AND NORTHWESTERN TANGIPAHOA PARISHES,
SOUTHWESTERN PIKE AND SOUTHEASTERN AMITE COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT
...

At 457 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds 7 miles southeast of Clinton,
moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Funnel clouds, winds in excess of 40 mph, and half inch
         hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
         outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
         tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Greensburg, Kentwood, Roseland, Osyka, Darlington, Gillsburg,
Easleyville, and Tangipahoa.

This includes the following Interstates...
 Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 50 and 66.
 Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 4.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3077 9052 3072 9095 3083 9102 3115 9061
      3100 9043
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 239DEG 28KT 3080 9091

FUNNEL CLOUDS...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

KLG

The office that day

Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 6, 4:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Helena48 min
May 6, 5:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXEast Feliciana, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa57 min
May 6, 5:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXTangipahoa, Washington61 min
May 6, 6:11 PM CDTTornado WarningLIXWilkinson49 min
May 6, 6:51 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatLIXAmite, Wilkinson31 min

Nearby

Tornado Warnings in Louisiana, 2026Tornado Warnings in Mississippi, 2026Every tornado warning in 2026Tornadoes in 2026

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.