Severe Thunderstorm Warning for McComb, MS and Franklinton Areas
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 7:00 PM CDT for parts of southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi, with 60 mph winds and nickel-size hail observed.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Louisiana and Southern Mississippi
- Issued
- September 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans LA
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans LA. The alert is effective from September 13 at 6:15 PM CDT until September 13 at 7:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Northeastern St. Helena Parish, Northwestern Tangipahoa Parish, and Northwestern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana, along with Walthall County, Pike County, and Amite County in southern Mississippi. Locations impacted include Mccomb, Franklinton, Liberty, Magnolia, Kentwood, Summit, Tylertown, Osyka, Smithdale, Mount Herman, Salem, Dexter, Gillsburg, and Mccomb Airport. This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 62 and 66, and Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 22.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 6:14 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Dexter to near Magnolia to 7 miles southwest of Smithdale, moving south at 10 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail, with expected damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from September 13 at 6:15 PM CDT and remains in effect until September 13 at 7:00 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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