'Extremely dangerous tornado' prompts tornado warning for parts of Louisiana, NWS warns

Robbie Farias, Austin American-Statesman
Updated ·2 min read

Hurricane Beryl hit the U.S. early Monday morning, bringing with it heavy rain, life-threatening storm surge, and possible tornadoes across parts of east Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

Beryl became the earliest Category 4 storm and then the earliest Category 5 storm on record.

As Beryl shifts inland, the storm brings severe weather to parts of northwest Louisiana, including chances for a possible tornado.

Here's what you need to know:

Tornado warning issued for parts of northwest Louisiana

The National Weather Service confirmed a "large and extremely dangerous tornado" located near Benton and severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes in mostly rural areas of southeastern Webster, southwestern Claiborne and north central Bienville Parishes.

The weather service issued a tornado warning until 4:00 p.m. local time for the following parishes:

  • Bossier

  • Caddo

  • Natchitoches

  • Webster

  • Bienville

  • DeSoto

  • Claiborne

  • Red River

  • Clairborne

The weather service issued a tornado warning until 4:30 p.m. local time for the following parishes:

  • Webster

  • Claiborne

  • Bienville

The weather service issued a tornado warning until 5:45 p.m. local time for the following parishes:

  • Caddo

  • DeSoto

What's the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

  • Tornado watch: Tornadoes are possible and residents should be alert.

  • Tornado warning: Tornadoes have been spotted or indicated on weather radar, and residents should seek shelter immediately.

Flash flood warning issued for Shreveport and Bossier City

The NWS issued a flash flood warning for Shreveport, Bossier City and Marshall, Texas, until 6:15 p.m. local time.

Louisiana power outage map

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: NWS: Tornado warning issued for parts of Louisiana due to Beryl