Live Updates: Bay Area recovers from devastating Level 3 storm damage, power outages
Last updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:45AM GMT
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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A tornado ripped through a Santa Cruz County neighborhood Saturday, injuring several people, flipping over cars and leaving behind damage.
Cleanup will likely continue for several days in the aftermath of the tornado.
The first-ever tornado warning was issued in San Francisco, and the rare weather occurrence is jolting Bay Area residents.
Read the latest storm updates below.
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Cars submerged in Livermore floodwaters
Livermore police are warning drivers to avoid the area of Murrieta and Stanley Boulevards due to flooding.
In a post on X, at least two cars could be seen submerged in floodwater under and overpass.
Police say do NOT drive through flooded roads because water may be deeper and more dangerous than it looks.
Dec 14, 2024, 4:15 PM GMT
Rare Tornado Warning issued for San Francisco
The National Weather Service has lifted the tornado threat for the city of San Francisco at 6:07 a.m.
The NWS initially sent a Tornado Warning at around 5:56 a.m. for northern San Mateo County and portions of downtown San Francisco.
Radar detected possible tornado conditions near San Francisco, South San Francisco, and Pacifica around 5:55 a.m.
The agency also reminds everyone of possible flash flooding due to torrential rains. Everyone is encouraged to stay vigilant and aware of weather conditions.