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Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 :: 06:09 p.m. CST

Advisory

Tornado Warning until 07:15PM Tuesday

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Southwestern Madison Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Franklin Parish in northeastern Louisiana...

* Until 715 PM CST.

* At 609 PM CST, A tornado was reported near Columbia, moving northeast at 50 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 tornadic storm will be near... Liddieville around 620 PM CST. Jigger around 625 PM CST. Winnsboro around 630 PM CST. Crowville around 640 PM CST. Bakers around 650 PM CST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Gilbert and Baskin.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN, LA ... MADISON, LA ... TENSAS, LA

Instructions:

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.

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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