WFUS54 KLCH 150205
TORLCH
LAC079-115-150230-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0003.260215T0205Z-260215T0230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
805 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana...
  Southeastern Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana...

* Until 830 PM CST.

* At 805 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Fort Polk, moving east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Cravens and Fullerton around 810 PM CST.
  Pitkin around 815 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Union
Hill and Calcasieu.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

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LAT...LON 3090 9270 3090 9272 3089 9272 3095 9325
      3105 9325 3114 9269
TIME...MOT...LOC 0205Z 269DEG 36KT 3101 9315 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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