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Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department
Sunday March 26th, 2023 :: 07:41 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 08:30PM Sunday

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

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

* Until 830 PM CDT.

* At 740 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Winnsboro, moving east at 50 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... Crowville around 750 PM CDT. Newlight around 800 PM CDT. Somerset around 815 PM CDT. Afton around 820 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Gilbert and Richmond.

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

Instructions:

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern Louisiana...and west central Mississippi. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. 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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