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Tornado Warning issued December 13 at 8:21PM CST until December 13 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Shreveport LACounties: Natchitoches, LA; Sabine, LAThe National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a* Tornado Warning for... West central Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Northeastern Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana...* Until 900 PM CST.* At 821 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Many, or 25 miles west of Natchitoches, moving northeast at 35 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Natchitoches and northeastern Sabine Parishes, including the following locations... Robeline, Allen, Marthaville and Hagewood.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.