Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana Face Strong Tornadoes With EF2 Possible Wednesday Between 3PM and Midnight as Upgrade Remains on the Table
MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA AND LOUISIANA — Strong tornadoes are possible across the Deep South on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with the tornado probability outlook updated at 2:28 AM ET Wednesday placing a 10 percent tornado probability with EF2 or greater possible across a corridor centered on Jackson, Mississippi and Birmingham, Alabama. The primary tornado window runs from 3:00 PM through midnight, with an SPC upgrade to tornado probabilities still possible depending on cloud cover and air mass recovery through the day.
Tornado Probability Zones Wednesday May 6
| Probability | Zone |
|---|---|
| 10 percent with EF2 possible | Jackson MS, Birmingham AL core |
| 5 percent | Shreveport, Memphis, surrounding Deep South |
| 2 percent | Nashville, Knoxville, Atlanta, New Orleans, Mobile |
EF2 or Greater Tornadoes Are on the Table
The hatched EF2 or greater shading covers the yellow core zone across central Mississippi and central Alabama, including Jackson and Birmingham directly. Any tornado that develops within this zone carries the capability of reaching EF2 intensity or stronger, meaning winds of 111 MPH or greater capable of causing significant structural damage.
SPC Upgrade Still Possible Through the Day
The SPC has indicated a tornado probability upgrade is possible in future outlooks as the day progresses. Whether an upgrade occurs will come down to cloud cover clearing and air mass recovery across the region through the morning and early afternoon hours. Residents should not wait for an upgrade to prepare.
Primary Tornado Window — 3PM to Midnight
The active tornado threat window for Wednesday is 3:00 PM through midnight. Residents across Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana should have shelter plans finalized and multiple ways to receive weather alerts active before 3:00 PM.
Stay with CabarrusWeekly.com for live Wednesday tornado threat updates across Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.
