A tornado warning was active until 6 p.m., indicating imminent life-threatening danger in Tehama and Shasta counties, where the population is about 2,200.
Katrina Hand noted the tornado was spawned by a winter storm that brought heavy snow and strong winds, typical for this time of year in Northern California.
Despite the tornado warning, there were no reported injuries or damage, highlighting the unpredictable nature of tornadoes in Northern California.
Historically, California averages about 10 tornadoes annually, especially in the northern Central Valley, underscoring that tornadoes aren't uncommon in this region.
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