A tornado warning was issued for areas in the Central Valley of California, including portions of Madera, Mariposa, and Merced Counties, following the sighting of a supercell with strong rotation north of Madera. Weather spotters and the National Weather Service reported a funnel cloud in the region, notably in Madera Acres near Fresno, with credit to Adam Ybarra for spotting. Residents were advised to seek shelter and track the storm using weather apps. The intense weather event, also observed in a Sierra Nevada county, was part of a broader pattern of active weather across the state.
Tornado from earlier this afternoon in Madera County. #tornado #cawx https://t.co/fQf6K7efLJ
TORNADO: In Madera Co. It was previously reported as a funnel cloud. Active weather now on @LiveDoppler7 showing active weather up & down state. #Stormwatch #CAwx https://t.co/WE79sv5ZTs
Intense weather produced a funnel cloud in a Sierra Nevada county, according to the National Weather Service, prompting a tornado warning. https://t.co/4eOJDXSsiY
NEW VIDEO! A #funnel was spotted moments ago from Madera Acres near Fresno, CA as a tornado warned cell moved through the region. #cawx https://t.co/tC3uj6UFL4
NEW VIDEO! A funnel was spotted moments ago from Madera Acres near Fresno, CA as a tornado warned cell moved through the region. #cawx https://t.co/3gfKxzzXCo
Tornado warning in #California for portions of Madera, Mariposa and Merced Counties! Rotation was stronger earlier on, but weather spotters have reported a funnel cloud. Seek shelter and track with MyRadar. https://t.co/qhHNBWUzLO
Tornado warning in #California for portions of Madera, Mariposa and Merced Counties! Rotation was stronger earlier on, but weather spotters have reported a funnel cloud. Seek shelter and track with the @MyRadarWX app. https://t.co/HvLEhzWtqj
Tornado/Funnel Clout spotted in Madera Acres, California Credit to Adam Ybarra #cawx #tornado https://t.co/DjROqAgSMo
Tornado warning just issued north of Madera in the Central Valley for a supercell with strong rotation. What a wild storm for California. #CAwx https://t.co/erkb4lmZnk