Tornado Warning Issued for Portions of Evangeline, Avoyelles, and St. Landry Parishes in Louisiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of central Louisiana. This alert is classified as an extreme severity event with immediate urgency, based on radar-indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• East central Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana
• Southeastern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana
• Northeastern St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Opelousas, Port Barre, Washington, and Grand Prairie (around 10:00 PM CST); Palmetto and Lebeau (around 10:05 PM CST); Melville (around 10:15 PM CST); and Bayou Current (around 10:25 PM CST). This warning also includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 20 and 36.

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the affected area should move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter to protect yourself from flying debris.

Expected Conditions

At 9:56 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Prairie Ronde, or near Opelousas, moving east at 45 mph.

Hazards and Impacts:

• Tornado: Radar indicated rotation.
• Debris: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter.
• Property Damage: Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected.
• Environment: Significant tree damage is likely.
• Hail: Potential for hail up to .75 inches.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective as of 9:56 PM CST on February 14, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 10:30 PM CST.