Overview
- NWS Jackson confirmed Friday that five tornadoes, including two long-track EF3s, struck during the May 6–7 outbreak.
- The outbreak triggered a Tornado Emergency for towns near Meadville, Bude, Brookhaven and Bogue Chitto, a top-tier alert used for a confirmed, life‑threatening tornado.
- State officials report 17 injuries and a preliminary count near 500 homes damaged or inaccessible, with the heaviest impacts in Lincoln and Lamar counties.
- In Bogue Chitto, a tornado virtually leveled the Wash Mobile Home Park, injuring at least 12 residents and leaving many families without housing or possessions.
- Gov. Tate Reeves said MEMA, local crews and volunteers such as the Cajun Navy are running search, shelter and debris‑clearing operations as surveys and repairs continue.