SPC MD 658

MD 0658 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 186... FOR SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Mesoscale Discussion 0658 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0716 PM CDT Wed May 06 2026 Areas affected...southern Mississippi Concerning...Tornado Watch 186... Valid 070016Z - 070115Z The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 186 continues. SUMMARY...Supercell with a strong tornado to persist eastward across southern Mississippi south of US84 and will be approaching the I-55 corridor soon. DISCUSSION...A supercell has strengthened rapidly and is currently producing a strong tornado (estimated wind 135-180 mph) near Meadville, MS. This storm is moving within a volatile environment of moderate to strong MLCAPE increasing low-level SRH (around 200-250 m2/s2 from DGX to HDC). Effective STP is analyzed to the south around 2-3. It is likely that this storm will persist downstream to east with potential for continued strong to intense tornadoes. ..Thornton.. 05/07/2026 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...JAN...LIX... LAT...LON 31479130 31719113 32039036 32158993 32148961 31918943 31568942 31288992 31149087 31159098 31249129 31479130 MOST PROBABLE PEAK TORNADO INTENSITY...140-170 MPH MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...55-70 MPH MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...1.50-2.50 IN Read more