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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1023 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

LAC113-150430-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260215T0430Z/
Vermilion LA-
1023 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
VERMILION PARISH...

At 1022 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Forked Island, moving east at 35 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.

Locations impacted include...
Forked Island and Florence Landing.

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 2969 9257 2993 9253 2993 9221 2960 9225
TIME...MOT...LOC 0422Z 284DEG 29KT 2982 9239 

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

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