Storm clouds over Mariposa County
Sierra Sun Times file photo
March 20, 2017 - Per NWS: Tornado Warning in Mariposa County until 2:15 P.M.
The National Weather Service in Hanford CA has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... Western Mariposa County in central California... Southwestern Tuolumne County in northern California... North central Merced County in central California...
* Until 215 PM PDT
* At 138 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado. This dangerous storm was located 10 miles north of Winton, or 12 miles north of Atwater, and moving northeast at 35 mph.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of western Mariposa...southwestern Tuolumne and north central Merced Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW!
Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. avoid windows. If you are in a mobile home or outdoors, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Please report severe weather to law enforcement.
Tornado Warning Issued for Mariposa County
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