The damaging tornado was heading toward Fresno, according to an urgent warning issued by the National Weather Service.

Downtown Clovis is seen in December 2021. On Tuesday, a tornado touched down in the Central Valley town with wind speeds up to 125 mph. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times) California is known for ...

A rare burst of tornado activity spun across California’s Central Valley on Tuesday, dropping three twisters in quick succession, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service.

Tornadoes aren't completely out of the question in California's Central Valley.

The National Weather Service has confirmed reports of multiple tornadoes that touched down in California's Central Valley on Tuesday, as a powerful spring storm passed through the region.

The overlapping warnings highlight a volatile forecast in which severe thunderstorms, heavy snow and tornadoes are all possible.

A rare tornado outbreak could become more common.

A rare set of tornadoes briefly touched down in Central California on Sunday, marking two of only a handful of tornadoes the state averages per year. Video from Storm Chaser Chris O'Neal in Madera, ...

LOS ANGELES — California is known for having earthquakes, wildfires and the rare tsunami, but after Tuesday you may want to add tornadoes to the conversation. According to the National Weather Service ...