The anticipated Pacific storm system is rolling through the forecast area this evening. Some tornado warnings were issued earlier for the NE portion of the forecast area. I will have a complete rundown of severe weather reports across the state later tonight.
*A Tornado Watch has been issued and is in effect for all parishes and counties North of I-10 until 10p.m.*
SE Texas Counties included in the watch are:
Hardin
Tyler
Jasper
Newton
SW Louisiana Parishes included are:
Rapides
Vernon
Beauregard
Allen
Evangeline
St. Landry
Avoyelles
The watch box continues further Northward and Eastward into the Shreveport, New Orleans, and Jackson NWS FA. It includes municipalities such as Jasper, Newton, DeRidder, Leesville-Fort Polk, Oakdale, Ville Platte, Eunice, Opelousas, Marksville, Natchez, MS, Natchitoches, Lufkin, TX, Jackson, MS, Slidell, Hammond, and Baton Rouge.
Currently the strongest storm is near Natchitoches. One strong thunderstorm is approaching the city of Lake Charles, but it is not severe at the moment.
So far, 2 tornadoes have been confirmed in Louisiana, along with several reports of large hail. Stay tuned throughout the evening for more updates!
-DM-
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