California hit by tornado as winter storm pounds the state—NWS investigating damage

Pico Rivera, California – The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Pico Rivera, Los Angeles County, Thursday morning.

Officials announced the confirmation during an 8:30 a.m. news conference, stating that the tornado traveled along a one-mile path with a width of approximately 80 yards. The event occurred around 3:15 a.m.

Residents reported significant damage in the area. Carolina Roberts, a resident of the 9500 block of Glencannon Drive, told reporters of uprooted pine trees that had fallen onto vehicles, downed power lines, and a water main break causing street flooding…

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