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

LAC079-150300-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260215T0300Z/
Rapides LA-
845 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN RAPIDES PARISH...

At 845 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Elmer, or near Hineston, moving east at 80 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Rapides Parish, including the following locations...
Calcasieu.

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 3101 9255 3103 9281 3112 9283 3121 9283
      3128 9262
TIME...MOT...LOC 0245Z 261DEG 71KT 3112 9270 

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

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