Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 9 at 5:38PM PDT until April 9 at 6:15PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
TORHNX
The National Weather Service in Hanford CA has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Madera County in central California...
Western Fresno County in central California...
* Until 615 PM PDT.
* At 538 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of Firebaugh, or 28 miles west of Madera,
moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Madera and western Fresno Counties.
Instruction:
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Hanford CA.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 6:15 PM PDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 6:15 PM PDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Fresno, CA; Madera, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: