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
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