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.
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 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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