Tornado Warning until 09:00PM Friday 
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana... East central Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana...
* Until 900 PM CDT.
* At 826 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Hineston, moving east at 40 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... Elmer and Otis around 835 PM CDT. Lecompte around 900 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Forest Hill, Calcasieu, Woodworth and Mcnary. This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 60 and 83.
* AFFECTED AREAS: RAPIDES, LA ... VERNON, LA
Instructions:
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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Address/Location
Vernon Parish Fire District 1
185 Louisiana 111
Leesville, LA 71446
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1