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Tornado Warning 39, NWS Lake Charles, LA

October 25, 2025Newton County, Texas; Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this tornado warning at Oct 25, 2025, 10:55 PM CDT for Newton County, Texas; Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 35 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Oct 25, 2025, 10:55 PM CDT (03:55 UTC)
Expired: Oct 25, 2025, 11:30 PM CDT
In force: 35 min
Issued by: NWS Lake Charles, LA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Calcasieu Parish, LA, Newton County, TX

The radar

The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 00:00Z, 3.9 hours before the alert went out and 43 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 1102 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -30 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 730 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 79 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 39 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.4
Supercell composite: 3.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

767 
WFUS54 KLCH 260355
TORLCH
LAC019-TXC351-260430-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0039.251026T0355Z-251026T0430Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1055 PM CDT Sat Oct 25 2025

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  South central Newton County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 1130 PM CDT.

* At 1055 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Starks, moving east 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...
  Starks and Lunita around 1100 PM CDT.
  Edgerly around 1105 PM CDT.
  Sulphur around 1110 PM CDT.
  Carlyss and Buhler around 1115 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 15 and
23.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3037 9380 3040 9362 3040 9349 3043 9349
      3045 9339 3040 9339 3040 9336 3017 9332
      3028 9381
TIME...MOT...LOC 0355Z 275DEG 37KT 3031 9370 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Calhoun

4 follow-up statements

452 
WWUS54 KLCH 260403
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1103 PM CDT Sat Oct 25 2025

TXC351-260413-
/O.CAN.KLCH.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-251026T0430Z/
Newton TX-
1103 PM CDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL NEWTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for southwestern
Louisiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3040 9362 3040 9349 3043 9349 3045 9339
      3040 9339 3040 9336 3017 9332 3025 9369
      3039 9370
TIME...MOT...LOC 0403Z 272DEG 31KT 3032 9362 

$$

LAC019-260430-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-251026T0430Z/
Calcasieu LA-
1103 PM CDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CALCASIEU PARISH...

At 1103 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Starks, moving east 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...
  Edgerly around 1110 PM CDT.
  Sulphur and Buhler around 1115 PM CDT.
  Carlyss around 1120 PM CDT.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3040 9362 3040 9349 3043 9349 3045 9339
      3040 9339 3040 9336 3017 9332 3025 9369
      3039 9370
TIME...MOT...LOC 0403Z 272DEG 31KT 3032 9362 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Calhoun

254 
WWUS54 KLCH 260415
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1115 PM CDT Sat Oct 25 2025

LAC019-260430-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-251026T0430Z/
Calcasieu LA-
1115 PM CDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CALCASIEU PARISH...

At 1115 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lunita, or 8 miles south of De Quincy, moving east
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...
  Sulphur, De Quincy, and Buhler around 1120 PM CDT.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3040 9362 3040 9349 3043 9349 3045 9339
      3040 9339 3040 9336 3023 9333 3027 9358
TIME...MOT...LOC 0415Z 263DEG 32KT 3033 9349 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Calhoun

482 
WWUS54 KLCH 260424
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1124 PM CDT Sat Oct 25 2025

LAC019-260430-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-251026T0430Z/
Calcasieu LA-
1124 PM CDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL CALCASIEU PARISH...

At 1124 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Buhler, or 7 miles south of De Quincy, moving east
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...
  Buhler around 1130 PM CDT.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3040 9349 3043 9349 3045 9339 3040 9339
      3040 9336 3030 9335 3030 9347
TIME...MOT...LOC 0424Z 262DEG 30KT 3034 9342 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Calhoun

797 
WWUS54 KLCH 260426
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1126 PM CDT Sat Oct 25 2025

LAC019-260436-
/O.EXP.KLCH.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-251026T0430Z/
Calcasieu LA-
1126 PM CDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CALCASIEU PARISH WILL EXPIRE
AT 1130 PM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for southwestern
Louisiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3040 9349 3043 9349 3045 9339 3040 9339
      3040 9336 3030 9335 3030 9347
TIME...MOT...LOC 0426Z 275DEG 37KT 3034 9341 

$$

Calhoun

The office that day

Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Oct 25, 7:23 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Hardin	37 min
Oct 25, 8:39 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Jasper, Tyler	36 min
Oct 25, 9:06 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Newton	39 min
Oct 25, 9:35 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Jasper, Newton	40 min
Oct 25, 9:50 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Hardin	25 min
Oct 25, 10:15 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Orange	30 min
Oct 25, 10:25 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Orange	35 min
Oct 25, 10:28 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Jasper, Newton	32 min
Oct 25, 10:39 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Newton	36 min
Oct 25, 10:52 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Jasper, Newton, Orange	53 min
Oct 25, 7:39 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		2 hr
Oct 25, 9:34 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Vernon	41 min
Oct 25, 10:45 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Rapides	45 min
Oct 25, 11:37 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis	53 min
Oct 25, 11:38 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, Vernon	21 min
Oct 25, 11:41 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	LCH	Beauregard, Vernon	4 hr
Oct 25, 11:44 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Calcasieu	16 min
Oct 25, 11:57 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	LCH	Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis	18 min
Oct 26, 12:10 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Calcasieu, Cameron	48 min
Oct 26, 12:12 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		48 min
Oct 26, 12:22 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis	23 min
Oct 26, 12:30 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Acadia, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis	60 min
Oct 26, 12:34 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Rapides	41 min
Oct 26, 1:06 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Cameron	39 min
Oct 26, 1:10 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	LCH	Rapides	4 hr
Oct 26, 1:27 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Acadia	33 min
Oct 26, 1:33 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		57 min
Oct 26, 1:37 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Saint Martin	23 min
Oct 26, 2:05 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Acadia, Cameron, Lafayette, Vermilion	55 min
Oct 26, 2:44 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		61 min
Oct 26, 2:55 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Vermilion	50 min
Oct 26, 3:06 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		24 min
Oct 26, 3:28 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		32 min
Oct 26, 4:04 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		29 min
Oct 26, 4:40 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		33 min
Oct 26, 5:22 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		53 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.