The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...

Central Ouachita Parish in north central Louisiana...

* Until 745 PM CST.



* At 653 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located 12 miles southwest of Brownsville-Bawcomville, 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.

* Locations impacted include...

Monroe, Claiborne, West Monroe, Swartz, Brownsville-Bawcom,

Brownsville-Bawcomville, Richwood, Sterlington, Drew, Fairbanks,

Perryville, Millhaven, Pine Grove, Luna, Guthrie, Deshard and

Lapine.

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.