"A tornado warning has been issued until 3 p.m. for Madera and Fresno counties and is moving northeast at 15 miles per hour. It is currently heading towards Fresno and Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, including the Friant area."
"NWS recommends taking shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Clovis Unified has confirmed that all schools in the district are under a shelter-in-place due to a region-wide tornado alert issued by the National Weather Service."
"Residents should expect most storm activity to last through 7 p.m. this evening. Funnel clouds are possible along with thunder, lightning, gusty winds, small hail and more."
A tornado touched down near Biola, west of Fresno, at 2:37 p.m. A tornado warning is in effect for Madera and Fresno counties, moving northeast. The tornado is damaging, with flying debris expected to cause damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Residents are advised to seek shelter in sturdy buildings. Clovis Unified schools are under a shelter-in-place order, delaying student pickups. Strong storms are anticipated in the Central Valley, with funnel clouds, thunder, and gusty winds possible. Higher elevations are experiencing fresh snow due to the storm.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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