Tornado Confirmed in Northern California, Residents Urged to Take Shelter

The National Weather Service verified a tornado near Paynes Creek, prompting warnings for Tehama and Shasta counties on Friday evening.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado near Paynes Creek in Shasta County at 5:22 p.m. on Friday, moving northeast at 20 mph.
A tornado warning was issued for northern central Tehama County and southern central Shasta County, covering areas such as Shingletown, Manton, and Paynes Creek.
Residents were advised to take shelter immediately, with warnings about flying debris, potential damage to homes, and quarter-sized hail.
Footage from the UC San Diego Alert California network captured the tornado spinning in a rural area, while radar indicated rotation and lofted debris.
The warning expired at 6 p.m., followed by a special weather statement cautioning about strong winds and penny-sized hail through 7 p.m.