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Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department
Wednesday March 28th, 2018 :: 04:52 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Tornado Warning until 05:45PM

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Richland Parish in northeastern Louisiana... North central Franklin Parish in northeastern Louisiana...

* Until 545 PM CDT

* At 449 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Buckner, or 12 miles west of Mangham, moving northeast at 45 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... Alto around 500 PM CDT. Mangham and Archibald around 505 PM CDT. Rayville around 515 PM CDT. Holly Ridge around 525 PM CDT. Delhi around 530 PM CDT. Warden around 535 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Baskin. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED HAIL...0.00IN

* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN ... RICHLAND

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department
6556 Main St
Winnsboro, LA 71295

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 318-435-4505

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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