Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Eastern La Salle Parish, Louisiana
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for eastern La Salle Parish until 10:00 PM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts expected to cause property damage.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for eastern La Salle Parish in north central Louisiana. The alert was issued at 9:43 PM CST following radar indications of severe weather in the area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers eastern La Salle Parish. Specific locations identified in the path of the storm include:
- Jena
- Midway
- Nebo
- Catahoula Lake
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should seek shelter immediately inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. It is advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds that may cause serious injury and significant property damage.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
- Hazards: Radar-indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line moving east at 35 mph.
- Impacts: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Additional Threats: While a tornado is not immediately likely, intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread wind damage.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 9:43 PM CST until 10:00 PM CST on February 14, 2026. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for the region until 2:00 AM CST.
Source: NOAA Official Notice