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Tornado Warning Issued for San Francisco and Surrounding Areas Canceled
The NWS has announced the City of San Francisco, CA had its first-ever tornado warning on record in history this morning!
The National Weather Service (NWS) has announced that the tornado warning for San Francisco, Daly City, and Broadmoor, California, has been canceled as of this morning.
The severe storm system responsible for the warning has moved away from the area, and the immediate threat of tornado activity has subsided.
The tornado warning, issued earlier today and effective until 6:15 AM PST, was based on radar-indicated severe weather, including the potential for tornado activity and pea-sized hail.
Residents were urged to take immediate shelter and move to a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.
Although the tornado threat has passed, residents are encouraged to remain vigilant as weather conditions can change rapidly.
Monitor local updates from the National Weather Service for any additional advisories.
For those in low-lying or storm-affected areas, continue to exercise caution and be prepared for other potential weather-related hazards.
DENVER, CO — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Denver has issued a Tornado Warning for southwestern Logan County and north-central Washington County in northeastern Colorado, effective until 5:45 p.m. MDT Friday.
At 5:11 p.m., weather spotters confirmed a tornado on the ground near Merino, approximately 11 miles southwest of Sterling, moving southeast at 20 miles per hour.
The storm system is producing a dangerous and damaging tornado, with the potential for:
- Flying debris posing serious risk to those outdoors or in vehicles
- Structural damage to homes, roofs, windows, and vehicles
- Uprooted trees and downed power lines
- Total destruction of mobile homes
Communities directly in the path of the tornado include:
- Merino
- Prewitt Reservoir
- Atwood
- Logan Corners
- Willard
- Messex
Residents in these areas should seek shelter immediately. The safest option is to move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows and exterior walls.
Do not attempt to outrun the tornado in a vehicle. If no shelter is available, lie flat in a low-lying area and protect your head.
This is a confirmed tornado, not just radar-indicated. Immediate action is critical to ensuring safety.
Continue monitoring local media, NOAA weather radio, or official NWS alerts for real-time updates.