This footage was filmed and produced 1 March 2024.

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Residents of Madera, California were left shaken as a funnel cloud was spotted swirling in the sky on March 1, with the state preparing to face the impacts of an atmospheric river. The National Weather Service confirmed the presence of a tornado in Madera County on Friday afternoon, alarming residents in the area.

Footage captured by Adam Ybarra in the vicinity of Madera Acres showed the ominous funnel cloud forming above the landscape. The video quickly circulated on social media, prompting concern and fear among local residents.

The sudden appearance of the tornado added to the anxiety already felt by Californians as they braced themselves for the intense weather conditions brought about by the atmospheric river. The phenomenon, known for its ability to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds, raised the potential for further damaging weather events in the area.