I don’t have live access to current feeds in this moment, but I can share how to check the latest tornado warnings quickly and reliably.
What to check for the latest tornado warnings
- National Weather Service (NWS) alerts: Look at your local NWS office (for Santa Monica, that would be the Los Angeles/Oxnard area) for any tornado watches or warnings. They publish real-time warnings and actionable safety guidance.
- Local news stations and their apps: Local TV stations often relay NWS warnings with maps and closure updates.
- Trusted weather apps: The Weather Channel, AccuWeather, or MyRadar often push push notifications for tornado warnings in your area.
- Tornado trackers: Real-time maps from established services can show active warnings, radar signatures, and path estimates.
Immediate safety steps if a warning is active
- Seek shelter: In a tornado warning, go to a sturdy interior room on the lowest floor possible, away from windows. A basement is best; if none, an interior room like a bathroom or closet in the center of the building works.
- Protect yourself: Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible and cover yourself with a sturdy piece of furniture or a heavy blanket.
- Monitor updates: Keep a battery-powered radio or your phone on for ongoing updates, as warnings can change quickly.
If you want, tell me your current city or neighborhood and I can tailor recommended sources and a quick safety checklist for your exact area. I can also set up a simple, step-by-step safety plan you can follow if a tornado warning is issued.