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  • Tornado touches down in Northern California’s Tehama County

    Tornado touches down in Northern California’s Tehama County


    Tornado touches down in Tehama County


    Tornado touches down in Tehama County

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    PAYNES CREEK — A tornado touched down in Northern California’s Tehama County on Friday, weather officials confirmed. 

    According to the National Weather Service, a tornado accompanied by quarter-sized hail was spotted around 5:22 p.m. in an unpopulated area near Paynes Creek and around 11 miles southwest of Shingletown. 

    The NWS said the tornado was recorded on an area webcam and radar. It was moving northeast at around 20 miles per hour and prompted a tornado warning to be issued, which applied to north-central and south-central Tehama County and expired at 6 p.m.

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    No damage has been reported.

    Friday’s tornado comes as another winter storm moves through Northern California, bringing more rain and high winds to the interior portion of the state and snow to the higher elevations. A winter storm warning remains in effect through 10 p.m. for the Sierra.

    Paynes Creek is located approximately 150 miles north of Sacramento.

    Richard Ramos

    Richard Ramos is a web producer for CBS Sacramento who was born and raised in Sacramento. He graduated with a BA in Journalism from CSUS.



    Breaking News: Tornado touches down in Northern California’s Tehama County

    Residents in Tehama County were stunned as a tornado touched down in the area earlier today, causing widespread damage and chaos. The tornado, which has been described as rare for the region, tore through homes, uprooted trees, and caused power outages in several communities.

    Emergency services are currently on the scene, assessing the extent of the damage and providing assistance to those affected. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far, but residents are urged to stay indoors and take precautions as the situation unfolds.

    Local authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant and heed any warnings or advisories issued by the National Weather Service. The tornado serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and destructive nature of severe weather events, even in areas not typically prone to such occurrences.

    We will continue to provide updates on this developing situation as more information becomes available. Stay safe, Tehama County.

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  • Possible tornado spotted near border of Tehama, Shasta counties, NWS says

    Possible tornado spotted near border of Tehama, Shasta counties, NWS says


    The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning on Friday for areas in Tehama and Shasta counties.According to the NWS, a possible tornado was located near Paynes Creek, south of Shingletown. As of Friday evening, it was unclear if the funnel reached the ground. By 8:30 p.m., there had been no reports of any damage.The NWS will work with the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office to continue to look for any damage in the area.Video footage showed what appeared to be a tornado in a wide, open field, or what the NWS called a “barren area.” The warning was in effect through 6 p.m. and included the cities of Shingletown, Manton and Paynes Creek. After the warning expired, the NWS issued a special weather statement, advising of 40 mph wind and penny-sized hail possible. That statement lasted through 7 p.m.KCRA Meteorologist Heather Waldman is monitoring the radar and conditions in the area. She has reached out to the NWS for confirmation on the tornado. Residents in the affected areas were advised to take shelter immediately.REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Watch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.

    SHINGLETOWN, Calif. —

    The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning on Friday for areas in Tehama and Shasta counties.

    According to the NWS, a possible tornado was located near Paynes Creek, south of Shingletown.

    As of Friday evening, it was unclear if the funnel reached the ground. By 8:30 p.m., there had been no reports of any damage.

    The NWS will work with the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office to continue to look for any damage in the area.

    Video footage showed what appeared to be a tornado in a wide, open field, or what the NWS called a “barren area.”

    The warning was in effect through 6 p.m. and included the cities of Shingletown, Manton and Paynes Creek.

    After the warning expired, the NWS issued a special weather statement, advising of 40 mph wind and penny-sized hail possible. That statement lasted through 7 p.m.

    KCRA Meteorologist Heather Waldman is monitoring the radar and conditions in the area. She has reached out to the NWS for confirmation on the tornado.

    Residents in the affected areas were advised to take shelter immediately.

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    The National Weather Service has issued a warning after a possible tornado was spotted near the border of Tehama and Shasta counties. Residents in the area are advised to take shelter and stay indoors until the storm passes. Stay tuned for updates and stay safe, everyone! #tornado #weatherwarning #besafe

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