Tornado Warning Issued for Portions of Evangeline, Avoyelles, and St. Landry Parishes in Louisiana
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of central Louisiana, including Opelousas and Port Barre, effective until 10:30 PM CST.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Central Louisiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lake Charles
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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