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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1231 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

LAC005-093-150700-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260215T0700Z/
Ascension LA-St. James LA-
1231 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL ASCENSION AND NORTHEASTERN ST. JAMES PARISHES...

At 1231 AM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located near Lutcher, or
9 miles northwest of Reserve, moving east 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.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  Garyville around 1235 AM CST.

This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 188 and
197.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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LAT...LON 3015 9064 3010 9065 3009 9067 3007 9067
      3010 9080 3013 9081 3016 9079
TIME...MOT...LOC 0631Z 274DEG 43KT 3014 9070 

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

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