Tornado warning for Los Angeles County Wednesday morning – seek safe shelter

Los Angeles County was placed under a tornado warning by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:20 a.m. The warning is in effect until 10:45 a.m.

“At 10:20 a.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Alhambra, moving north at 40 mph,” says the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. “Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.”