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Vernon Parish Fire District 1
Tuesday November 3rd, 2026 :: 04:13 p.m. CST

Advisory

Tornado Warning until 04:45PM

TORLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... East central Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana...

* Until 445 PM CST.

* At 413 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Fullerton, or 7 miles northwest of Pitkin, moving northeast at 15 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Vernon Parish.

* AFFECTED AREAS: 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 Fire District 1
185 Louisiana 111
Leesville, LA 71446

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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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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