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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
815 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

LAC079-115-150245-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260215T0245Z/
Rapides LA-Vernon LA-
815 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN RAPIDES AND NORTHEASTERN VERNON PARISHES...

At 815 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Slagle, moving
east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Lacamp around 820 PM CST.
  Clifton and Sieper around 830 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Simpson.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3114 9308 3121 9309 3138 9277 3117 9266
TIME...MOT...LOC 0215Z 251DEG 24KT 3118 9304 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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