SALIDA, Calif. — The National Weather Service in Sacramento confirmed a tornado briefly touched down in Salida Tuesday.
According to the NWS, it was only on the ground from 2:13-15 p.m. and was rated an EF-0 with peak winds of 76 mph.
The NWS says it was on the ground for about a mile, moving through orchards and three properties. Dozens of almond trees were uprooted and there was minor structure damage to a covered patio…