Tornadoes, pea-sized hail could hit SLO County today, National Weather Service warns
North Coast residents are being advised to take shelter in a sturdy structure as Wednesday’s rainstorms move through San Luis Obispo County.
In a post on X, the National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for Morro Bay, Los Osos and Cayucos, warning of a small chance for tornadoes.
Until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, residents should seek shelter in a sturdy structure from pea-sized hail and winds up to 50 mph, according to the post.
According to NWS Doppler radar, a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Morro Bay was spotted moving northeast at 20 mph, bringing a “small chance of brief, weak tornadoes.”
Gusty winds may knock down tree limbs, and vegetation is susceptible to minor hail damage, the NWS forecast said.
This story was originally published March 6, 2024 at 1:02 PM.
