Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Vernon Parish and Jasper, Newton Counties Until 7:15 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Louisiana and Texas as a storm with 60 mph wind gusts moves through the region.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. This alert is effective immediately following a radar-indicated threat in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following jurisdictions:
- West Central Louisiana: Northwestern Vernon Parish
- Southeastern Texas: Northern Newton County and Northeastern Jasper County
Specific locations expected to be impacted include Toledo Bend Dam, Hornbeck, Browndell, Burr Ferry, and Mayflower.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are also warned that torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, which may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 9:00 PM CST for southeastern Texas.
Expected Conditions
At 6:48 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of Browndell, or 15 miles northwest of Burkeville, moving east at 45 mph.
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. Damage to roofs, siding, and trees is likely.
- Hail: Radar indicates potential hail up to 0.75 inches.
- Precipitation: Torrential rainfall is currently occurring.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued at 6:48 PM CST on February 14, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:15 PM CST.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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