WFUS54 KLCH 150221
TORLCH
LAC079-115-150245-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0007.260215T0221Z-260215T0245Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana...
  Northeastern Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana...

* Until 845 PM CST.

* At 821 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Hutton, or 8 miles northeast of Slagle, moving
  east at 30 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...
  Clifton around 825 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Simpson.

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 3132 9270 3124 9304 3132 9306 3136 9299
      3135 9298 3135 9295 3137 9295 3137 9292
      3139 9291 3139 9289 3142 9287 3142 9285
      3143 9285 3144 9283 3144 9281
TIME...MOT...LOC 0221Z 273DEG 28KT 3128 9300 

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

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