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Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department
Monday July 8th, 2024 :: 08:23 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Tornado Warning until 09:15PM Monday

TORJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... South central Richland Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Central Franklin Parish in northeastern Louisiana...

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 821 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Jigger, or 10 miles southwest of Winnsboro, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near... Winnsboro and Liddieville around 825 PM CDT. Baskin around 835 PM CDT. Mangham around 845 PM CDT. Archibald and Crowville around 850 PM CDT.

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

Instructions:

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

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:
Extreme - Extraordinary 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:
Tornado Warning

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