Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Fresno and Madera Counties, California
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NOAA issued it on April 28, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fresno and Madera Counties in California until 3:30 PM PDT, with hazards including 40 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central California
- Issued
- April 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Hanford CA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central California.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Alert Details
The alert is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Hanford CA. It is effective immediately from 2:54 PM PDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects South central Madera County and Northwestern Fresno County in central California, including locations such as Fresno, Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, Friant, and Millerton Lake.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 40 mph wind gusts and penny size hail (0.75 inches). Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 2:54 PM PDT on April 21, 2026, until 3:30 PM PDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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