021 
WFUS54 KLCH 121923
TORLCH
LAC009-121945-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0002.250212T1923Z-250212T1945Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
123 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana...

* Until 145 PM CST.

* At 123 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge, or 8 miles
  northeast of Bordelonville, moving northeast at 50 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
  northeastern Avoyelles Parish.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3128 9187 3126 9185 3127 9184 3125 9182
      3125 9181 3124 9181 3122 9178 3122 9175
      3120 9173 3116 9185 3124 9191
TIME...MOT...LOC 1923Z 221DEG 43KT 3121 9184 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Calhoun