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Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department
Thursday December 27th, 2018 :: 09:00 a.m. CST

Advisory

Tornado Warning until 09:30AM

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Western Madison Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Northeastern Franklin Parish in northeastern Louisiana...

* Until 930 AM CST.

* At 843 AM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near 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.

* These dangerous storms will be near... Crowville around 855 AM CST. Bakers around 910 AM CST. Waverly around 925 AM CST. Tendal around 930 AM CST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Gilbert.

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