Extreme Tornado

Tornado Warning issued May 6 at 6:36PM CDT until May 6 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Lamar, MS; Marion, MS Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

At 636 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pickwick, or 9 miles south of Columbia, moving east
at 30 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...
Pine Burr around 640 PM CDT.
Baxterville around 650 PM CDT.

Recommendations

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.

More Alerts

Tornado Warning issued May 6 at 8:25PM CDT until May 6 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS Tornado Watch issued May 6 at 7:15PM CDT until May 6 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL Tornado Watch issued May 6 at 6:48PM EDT until May 7 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL Tornado Watch issued May 6 at 6:47PM EDT until May 7 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC