Trending Now - Severe Tornado Devastates Mississippi, Emergency Alerts Issued

WHO:

Newsweek - Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves confirmed the storms prompted a “tornado emergency.”

WAFB - Franklin County emergency officials reported a major tornado tore through the area.

WHAT:

WAFB - A confirmed, large and extremely dangerous tornado moved across parts of Mississippi, prompting a Tornado Emergency for several communities.

WAFB - The National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency for Bude, Meadville, McCall Creek, Brookhaven, and Bogue Chitto.

WAFB - The tornado was observed near Meadville around 7:09 p.m., moving east at 50 mph.

WAFB - The National Weather Service warned that flying debris could be deadly, mobile homes could be destroyed, and complete destruction was possible.

WAFB - Emergency crews reported dangerous conditions slowed response efforts, with sheriff’s deputies hunkered down in some areas due to the ongoing storm threat.

WHERE:

WAFB - The tornado affected parts of Mississippi, specifically areas including Bude, Meadville, McCall Creek, Brookhaven, and Bogue Chitto.

WAFB - Franklin County, near Garden City, was reported to have multiple homes destroyed.

WHEN:

WAFB - The tornado was confirmed near Meadville at 7:09 p.m. and another warning was issued for a tornado reported near Enterprise at 7:59 p.m.

WAFB - The tornado emergency warning was in effect until 5/06 9:00 PM.

WHY:

WAFB - The tornado emergency was prompted by the occurrence of multiple tornadoes reported throughout Central and West Mississippi.

HOW:

WAFB - The National Weather Service urged residents in the path of the storm to move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 11:40 UTC)

A large and extremely dangerous tornado has moved across parts of Mississippi, prompting a tornado emergency for several communities, including Bude, Meadville, McCall Creek, Brookhaven, and Bogue Chitto. Governor Tate Reeves confirmed the storms led to this emergency declaration, while emergency officials in Franklin County reported significant destruction, with multiple homes affected near Garden City. The National Weather Service has warned residents to seek shelter in a basement or an interior room away from windows, as dangerous conditions have hindered response efforts from emergency crews.