Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 11 at 5:43PM CDT until March 11 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 3:43pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 542 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Echo, or near
Effie, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Marksville, Effie, Ruby, and Centerpoint around 545 PM CDT.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Area Description:
Avoyelles, LA; Rapides, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov