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Tornado Warning issued December 13 at 8:57PM CST until December 13 at 9:30PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LACounties: Jasper, TX; Newton, TXThe National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Newton County in southeastern Texas... Northern Jasper County in southeastern Texas...* Until 930 PM CST.* At 857 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Harrisburg, or 13 miles northeast of Jasper, 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 dangerous storm will be near... Toledo Bend Dam around 930 PM CST.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!