Weather
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.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Emergency responders are working multiple rescue calls after a confirmed tornado touched down west of Bloomington and moved directly toward the city, prompting urgent shelter warnings across the region.
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Bloomington, Ellettsville, and Clear Creek until 7:30 p.m. EST, describing the situation as particularly dangerous.
The tornado was confirmed on the ground approximately eight miles west of Bloomington and moving east at an estimated 40 miles per hour.
Authorities report that multiple homes have sustained significant damage, with early indications that several individuals may be trapped inside residences impacted by the storm.
Emergency crews are actively conducting search and rescue operations in affected neighborhoods.
Communities directly in the projected path included Bloomington, Ellettsville, the campus of Indiana University Bloomington, Solsberry, and Whitehall.
Meteorologists warned that the storm was capable of producing destructive winds and hail up to the size of ping pong balls. Officials emphasized that the tornado posed a serious threat to life and property.
Residents in the warned area were urged to seek shelter immediately — preferably in a basement or on the lowest level of a sturdy structure, inside an interior room away from windows.
Authorities stressed not to delay action while waiting for visual confirmation of the tornado.
Emergency management officials continue to monitor the storm’s track and assess damage. Additional updates are expected as response efforts continue and more information becomes available.