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Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department
Friday June 16th, 2023 :: 03:27 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 04:45AM

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Morehouse Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Western East Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Northwestern Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Madison Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Richland Parish in northeastern Louisiana... West Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Franklin Parish in northeastern Louisiana...

* Until 445 AM CDT.

* At 325 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Claiborne to 7 miles south of Richwood to 6 miles northeast of Columbia, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near... Liddieville and Buckner around 335 AM CDT. Alto and Start around 340 AM CDT. Bastrop, Winnsboro, Rayville, Mangham, Baskin and Archibald around 345 AM CDT. Collinston around 350 AM CDT. Mer Rouge, Oak Ridge, Crowville and Holly Ridge around 355 AM CDT. Bakers around 400 AM CDT. Delhi and Warden around 405 AM CDT. Waverly and Goodwill around 410 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Richmond.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EAST CARROLL, LA ... FRANKLIN, LA ... MADISON, LA ... MOREHOUSE, LA ... RICHLAND, LA ... TENSAS, LA ... WEST CARROLL, LA

Instructions:

This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread wind damage across northeast Louisiana. 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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