WFUS56 KHNX 100038
TORHNX
CAC019-039-100115-
/O.NEW.KHNX.TO.W.0001.260410T0038Z-260410T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
538 PM PDT Thu Apr 9 2026

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.

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 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.

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LAT...LON 3680 12055 3683 12065 3695 12060 3695 12043
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 207DEG 11KT 3687 12058 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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