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Severe storm causes damages in San Clemente; National Weather Service confirms no tornado

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles

Several trees came down as severe weather hit San Clemente. The National Weather Service confirmed, however, that a tornado did not touch down in the area.

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Reports & sources

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Possible tornado reported in San Clemente (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Weather officials are investigating a possible tornado in San Clemente as a strong October storm brings periods of heavy rain across Southern California, the National Weather Service (NWS) said Thursday.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Weather-rocked San Clemente faces latest threat: a tornado (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    A possible tornado whipped through a San Clemente golf course Wednesday, leaving behind a trail of trees carcasses.

  3. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Severe storm causes damages in San Clemente; National Weather Service confirms no tornado (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Several trees came down as severe weather hit San Clemente. The National Weather Service confirmed, however, that a tornado did not touch down in the area.

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