WFUS54 KLCH 150323
TORLCH
LAC001-053-113-150400-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0016.260215T0323Z-260215T0400Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Southwestern Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Vermilion Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 1000 PM CST.

* At 923 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Welsh, 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...
  Jennings, Welsh, and Lake Arthur around 930 PM CST.
  Mermentau around 935 PM CST.
  Evangeline and Egan around 940 PM CST.
  Morse around 945 PM CST.
  Iota around 950 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Roanoke, Midland, and Estherwood.

This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 53 and
75.
 
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 3012 9291 3013 9291 3014 9289 3016 9290
      3016 9293 3023 9293 3034 9246 3003 9248
TIME...MOT...LOC 0323Z 264DEG 35KT 3018 9285 

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

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