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

LAC003-039-079-150315-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260215T0315Z/
Rapides LA-Evangeline LA-Allen LA-
854 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL RAPIDES...NORTHWESTERN EVANGELINE AND NORTHEASTERN ALLEN
PARISHES...

At 854 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Glenmora, moving
east at 45 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...
  Lecompte around 900 PM CST.

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

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 3083 9275 3107 9272 3113 9241 3071 9246
TIME...MOT...LOC 0254Z 253DEG 39KT 3102 9261 

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

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