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Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department
Sunday March 26th, 2023 :: 02:50 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 03:45PM

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Western Madison Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Franklin Parish in northeastern Louisiana...

* Until 345 PM CDT.

* At 248 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Jigger, or 12 miles southwest of Winnsboro, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near... Winnsboro around 300 PM CDT. Crowville around 315 PM CDT. Bakers around 325 PM CDT. Tendal and Waverly around 340 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Gilbert.

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

Instructions:

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for northeastern Louisiana. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

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:
Severe - Significant 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:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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