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First Tornado Emerges Near Biola (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Fresno County – Two tornadoes touched down in the region on Tuesday afternoon amid a barrage of severe thunderstorms sweeping the Central Valley. The National Weather Service confirmed the brief but intense events, marking a rare occurrence for the area. No injuries or significant damage have been reported so far, though officials continue to assess the impacts.[1][2]
First Tornado Emerges Near Biola
The initial tornado formed around 2:15 p.m. near Biola, a small community about eight miles west of Fresno. Radar data and spotter reports prompted the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning for portions of Fresno and Madera counties, effective until roughly 3:00 p.m.[1] The funnel cloud was confirmed on the ground by 2:19 p.m., moving northeast at moderate speed.
Forecasters transitioned the alert to a severe thunderstorm warning shortly after, citing ongoing threats from high winds and potential hail. The storm cell responsible pushed eastward before dissipating into the foothills. Local authorities urged residents to seek shelter during the height of the warning.[3]
Second Vortex Strikes Northeast of Clovis
Later in the day, a second tornado developed around 5:17 p.m., approximately nine miles northeast of Clovis in northeast Fresno County. This event triggered another tornado warning until 5:45 p.m., with the vortex heading northeast toward Auberry at about 20 miles per hour.[2] Emergency alerts…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-04-22 06:00:00
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