Tornado Warning
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1216 PM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Rapides Parish in central Louisiana...

* Until 1230 PM CDT.

* At 1215 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Glenmora, moving northwest 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Glenmora, Calcasieu, Forest Hill, and Mcnary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3116 9256 3095 9247 3095 9248 3094 9248
      3090 9257 3090 9260 3108 9277
TIME...MOT...LOC 1715Z 152DEG 26KT 3097 9257

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Silas