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Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department
Friday April 6th, 2018 :: 06:54 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Tornado Warning until 07:30PM

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southern Richland Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Northeastern Franklin Parish in northeastern Louisiana...

* Until 730 PM CDT

* At 648 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Alto, or 8 miles west of Mangham, 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... Mangham around 700 PM CDT. Rayville and Archibald around 705 PM CDT. Holly Ridge around 725 PM CDT. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED HAIL...1.00IN

* 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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