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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1017 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

LAC009-097-150430-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260215T0430Z/
Avoyelles LA-St. Landry LA-
1017 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN AVOYELLES AND NORTHEASTERN ST. LANDRY PARISHES...

At 1016 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Palmetto, moving east at 45 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...
  Melville and Bayou Current around 1020 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 3087 9180 3086 9182 3084 9180 3081 9181
      3078 9177 3076 9175 3074 9176 3071 9173
      3067 9173 3066 9175 3063 9174 3062 9175
      3054 9175 3053 9205 3078 9208 3096 9180
TIME...MOT...LOC 0416Z 253DEG 39KT 3067 9188 

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

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