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Tornado Warning issued April 6 at 3:52PM CDT until April 6 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LACounties: Cameron, LAThe National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Cameron Parish in southwestern Louisiana...* Until 415 PM CDT.* At 352 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 11 miles south of Lowry, or 12 miles southwest of Klondike, moving north at 20 mph.HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.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 northeastern Cameron Parish.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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!