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Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
Monday December 6th, 2021 :: 07:10 a.m. CST

Alert

Tornado Warning until 07:45AM

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... West central Rapides Parish in central Louisiana... Northeastern Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana...

* Until 745 AM CST.

* At 709 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Slagle, moving east at 30 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... Lacamp around 720 AM CST. Leander around 730 AM CST. Sieper around 735 AM CST. Hineston around 740 AM CST. Otis, Elmer and Gardner around 745 AM CST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Calcasieu and Simpson.

* 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.

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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