This storm cut a 20 yard wide quartrer mile path of distruction through the north side of Napa. A jogger was slammed into a fence but reported only minor injuries.
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This storm cut a 20 yard wide quartrer mile path of distruction through the north side of Napa. A jogger was slammed into a fence but reported only minor injuries. The storm was spotted by the Napa police.
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1 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.
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