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Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department
Sunday March 26th, 2023 :: 06:38 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 07:45PM Sunday

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Northern Catahoula Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Franklin Parish in northeastern Louisiana...

* Until 745 PM CDT.

* At 637 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rosefield, or 11 miles south of Columbia, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near... Enterprise around 650 PM CDT. Jigger around 705 PM CDT. Wisner around 710 PM CDT. Newlight around 730 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Gilbert.

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

Instructions:

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for northeastern Louisiana. This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!

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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