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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1053 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

LAC045-113-150515-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-260215T0515Z/
Iberia LA-Vermilion LA-
1053 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CST FOR WEST
CENTRAL IBERIA AND SOUTHEASTERN VERMILION PARISHES...

At 1052 PM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Erath to Intracoastal
City, 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.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  Erath, Delcambre, and Jefferson Island around 1100 PM CST.
  Avery Island around 1105 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 2968 9238 2995 9218 3001 9194 2988 9187
      2960 9209
TIME...MOT...LOC 0452Z 262DEG 37KT 2994 9209 2977 9215 

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

$$