Tornado Warning until 07:45AM
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... Central Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana...
* Until 745 AM CST.
* At 711 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Rosepine, moving northeast at 45 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... Fort Polk around 715 AM CST. Cravens around 730 AM CST. Fullerton around 735 AM CST. Lacamp around 745 AM CST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pickering and Simpson.
* 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
Leesville City Police
101 West Lee Street
Leesville, LA 71446
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 337-238-0331
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP LEESVILLEPD followed by your message, to 888777
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