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Tornado Warning issued December 13 at 10:51PM CST until December 13 at 11:15PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LACounties: Allen, LA; Rapides, LAThe National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana... North central Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana...* Until 1115 PM CST.* At 1051 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Elizabeth, 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... Glenmora around 1110 PM CST. Elmer around 1115 PM CST.Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Union Hill, Forest Hill, Calcasieu, Mcnary and Woodworth.This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 66 and 70.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.