Tornado on the Ground in Brookhaven Mississippi With Considerable Damage Threat as Franklin and Lincoln Counties Under Emergency Warning Wednesday Evening
BROOKHAVEN, Mississippi — A Particularly Dangerous Situation tornado warning is in effect for Brookhaven, Mississippi with a tornado observed on the ground as of 7:40 PM CDT Wednesday May 6, 2026. The warning covers Franklin and Lincoln counties and expires in 35 minutes. Anyone in Brookhaven and the surrounding area must seek shelter immediately.
Warning Details
- Warning type: Particularly Dangerous Situation Tornado Warning — the highest category of tornado warning issued only when a violent and life-threatening tornado is confirmed
- Counties: Franklin and Lincoln, Mississippi
- Tornado: Observed on the ground — this is not a radar-indicated threat, a tornado is confirmed
- Hail: 1.00 inch — quarter size
- Damage threat: Considerable
- Warning expires: 35 minutes from 7:40 PM CDT
What the Radar Shows
Base velocity from KDGX at 7:40 PM CDT shows violent gate-to-gate rotation immediately west and southwest of Brookhaven. The deep red and purple velocity couplet is tightly wound and positioned directly over the Brookhaven area with the storm moving northeast toward Monticello and Wesson. The warning polygon covers the full path from southwest of Brookhaven through the city and into Lincoln County to the northeast.
If You Are in Brookhaven or Lincoln County Right Now
- Go to the lowest floor of a sturdy building immediately — interior room, away from all windows
- Do not wait to see or hear the tornado — it may be rain-wrapped and invisible until it is on top of you
- Mobile homes provide zero protection — leave immediately for a permanent structure
- Do not get in a vehicle to try to outrun this storm — the tornado is already observed and moving
- Get under something sturdy such as a mattress or heavy furniture if no basement is available and protect your head
WaldronNews.com will continue tracking this tornado warning across Franklin and Lincoln counties and will provide immediate updates as the storm moves through Brookhaven.