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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The National Weather Service issued San Francisco with a tornado warning on Saturday, the first in the city's history.
ABC7 News Meteorologist Lisa Argen says the closest San Francisco ever got to another tornado warning was back in the 1980s.
CAL FIRE is warning residents in Santa Cruz County about downed trees and debris on roadways across the region.
They are advising drivers to take caution when they hit the roads Saturday morning.
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.
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.
