diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
index bd435ee..21f3585 100644
--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
.. image:: https://codecov.io/github/ipython/ipython/coverage.svg?branch=master
:target: https://codecov.io/github/ipython/ipython?branch=master
-.. image:: https://img.shields.io/pypi/dm/IPython.svg
+.. image:: https://img.shields.io/pypi/dm/IPython.svg
:target: https://pypi.python.org/pypi/ipython
-.. image:: https://img.shields.io/pypi/v/IPython.svg
+.. image:: https://img.shields.io/pypi/v/IPython.svg
:target: https://pypi.python.org/pypi/ipython
-.. image:: https://img.shields.io/travis/ipython/ipython.svg
+.. image:: https://img.shields.io/travis/ipython/ipython.svg
:target: https://travis-ci.org/ipython/ipython
@@ -22,8 +22,15 @@ Welcome to IPython. Our full documentation is available on `ipython.readthedocs
`_ and contains information on how to install, use and
contribute to the project.
-Officially, IPython requires Python version 3.3 and above.
-IPython 5.x is the last IPython version to support Python 2.7.
+.. important::
+ **IPython versions and Python Support**
+
+ **IPython 6** requires Python version 3.3 and above.
+
+ **IPython 5.x LTS** is the compatible release for Python 2.x, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2.
+ If you require Python 2 support, you **must** use IPython 5.x LTS. Please
+ update your project configurations and requirements as necessary.
+
The Notebook, Qt console and a number of other pieces are now parts of *Jupyter*.
See the `Jupyter installation docs `__