< California Tornado Warning | Effective 04/21/2026 17:16

California Tornado Warning | Effective 04/21/2026 17:16

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 21 at 5:16PM PDT until April 21 at 5:45PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 21, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires: 
April 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
TORHNX The National Weather Service in Hanford CA has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Fresno County in central California... * Until 545 PM PDT. * At 516 PM PDT, a confirmed tornado was located 9 miles northeast of Clovis, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado. 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Fresno County, including the following locations... Fancher Creek and Auberry.
Instruction: 
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Area Description: 
Fresno, CA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hanford CA