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Tornado Warning issued December 13 at 2:37PM CST until December 13 at 3:15PM CST by NWS Shreveport LACounties: De Soto, LA; Sabine, LA...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CST FOR SOUTH CENTRAL DE SOTO AND NORTHWESTERN SABINE PARISHES...At 237 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Converse, or 19 miles south of Mansfield, moving northeast at 40 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... Mansfield around 305 PM CST.Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Oak Grove, South Mansfield and Pelican.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or 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.