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

LAC009-079-150345-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260215T0345Z/
Rapides LA-Avoyelles LA-
921 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN RAPIDES AND NORTHWESTERN AVOYELLES PARISHES...

At 921 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pineville, moving northeast at 50 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...
  Pineville, Ball, Kolin, Kingsville, Paradise, Libuse, and Esler 
  Regional Airport around 925 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3109 9213 3110 9244 3135 9254 3141 9252
      3146 9229
TIME...MOT...LOC 0321Z 237DEG 42KT 3131 9238 

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

$$