Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 6 at 3:08PM CDT until May 6 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
TORLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana...
Northern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana...
* Until 345 PM CDT.
* At 308 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Deville, or 7 miles north of Effie, moving
northeast 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Deville around 315 PM CDT.
Instruction:
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 3:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 3:45 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Avoyelles, LA; Rapides, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
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