A tornado advisory has been issued for Southwest Louisiana to include Beauregard and Vernon Parishes until 10 p.m. tonight.

Just after 2 p.m., officials with the National Weather Service issued the advisory and classified the severe weather threat as “extreme”, with an “extraordinary threat to life or property.”

Residents in those areas are advised to take responsive action.

In anticipation of the severe weather, all classes at Beauregard Parish schools have been dismissed early.

Superintendent Timothy Cooley has advised that classes are expected to resume Wednesday, Dec. 14, and that updates will be posted to the Beauregard Parish School Board website.