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

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

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

At 827 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lacamp, or 10 miles northwest of Hineston, 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 and Sieper around 830 PM CST.
  Otis around 835 PM CST.

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 3117 9298 3124 9301 3138 9277 3117 9266
TIME...MOT...LOC 0227Z 251DEG 26KT 3122 9291 

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

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