WFUS54 KLCH 150310
TORLCH
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
910 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana...
  Northern Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana...
  Southwestern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana...
  North central St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana...

* Until 945 PM CST.

* At 909 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Turkey Creek, 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...
  Bunkie, Turkey Creek, Pine Prairie, and Bayou Chicot around 915 PM 
  CST.
  Cheneyville around 920 PM CST.
  Hessmer and Evergreen around 930 PM CST.
  Cottonport around 935 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include St.
Landry and Forest Hill.

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 36 and 68.
 
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 3077 9254 3109 9251 3116 9201 3072 9197
TIME...MOT...LOC 0309Z 252DEG 39KT 3088 9248 

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

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