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Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
Wednesday October 27th, 2021 :: 12:32 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 01:00PM

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... East central Beauregard Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Southeastern Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana... Northwestern Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 100 PM CDT.

* At 1231 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Longville, or near Ragley, moving northeast 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near... Dry Creek around 1245 PM CDT. Grant around 1255 PM CDT. Elizabeth around 100 PM CDT.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALLEN, LA ... BEAUREGARD, 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.

Address/Location
Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
203 S 3rd St
Leesville, LA 71446

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 337-238-1311

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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