WFUS54 KLCH 150240
TORLCH
LAC003-039-079-115-150315-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0010.260215T0240Z-260215T0315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
840 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...
  Northwestern Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana...
  Southeastern Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana...
  Northeastern Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 915 PM CST.

* At 840 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Elizabeth, moving east at 45 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...
  Glenmora around 845 PM CST.
  Lecompte around 900 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Union
Hill, Forest Hill, and Mcnary.

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 65 and 70.
 
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 3084 9287 3105 9286 3113 9241 3071 9246
TIME...MOT...LOC 0240Z 253DEG 39KT 3097 9279 

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

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