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Short-Lived Tornado Warning Expires for Parts of San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties

The weather service will survey the area Tuesday to confirm whether a tornado formed.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service issued the warning around 4 p.m. Monday after radar indicated rotation in a storm cell near Boulder Creek.
  • The alert covered southern San Mateo County and western Santa Cruz County and was allowed to expire at 4:12 p.m.
  • No immediate reports indicated a tornado touchdown or damage, and there was no visual confirmation.
  • Forecasters said the storm capable of producing a tornado was about 10 miles west of Boulder Creek and moving north at roughly 35 mph.
  • Officials reiterated standard tornado safety steps and urged residents to use NWS channels, local agencies, media, wireless alerts, and NOAA Weather Radio for updates.