Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 2:29AM CDT until June 18 at 2:45AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 12:29am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 229 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Patterson Memorial Airport, or near Patterson,
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...
Berwick and Stephensville around 235 AM CDT.
Belle River and Pierre Part around 240 AM 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.
Area Description:
St. Martin, LA; St. Mary, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: