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Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
Wednesday March 30th, 2022 :: 12:41 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 01:15PM

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 115 PM CDT.

* At 1240 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Lacamp, or 7 miles east of Slagle, moving east at 35 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 1250 PM CDT. Leander around 1255 PM CDT. Sieper around 100 PM CDT. Hineston around 105 PM CDT. Otis and Gardner around 110 PM CDT. Elmer around 115 PM CDT. 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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