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Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 :: 03:55 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 05:00PM

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Catahoula Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Southwestern Richland Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Franklin Parish in northeastern Louisiana...

* Until 500 PM CDT.

* At 354 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Columbia, moving east at 65 mph. THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR Winnsboro, Sicily Island and surrounding areas. HAZARD...Softball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near... Liddieville around 405 PM CDT. Winnsboro and Jigger around 410 PM CDT. Wisner and Gilbert around 415 PM CDT.

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

Instructions:

This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should move to shelter inside a strong building, 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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