Like a Scene Out of Twister: Terrifying Tornado Touches Down in Davis
Just past 6 pm on Saturday, Northern California residents were surprised when the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning in Solano and Yolo Counties. Even more surprising? A large tornado actually touched down near Davis.
Residents were terrified to find a scene straight out of Twister while driving just north of Davis and posted photos and videos of the rare event in NorCal:
Storm Chaser Tom Nolan’s reaction to the tornado in Davis, CA is priceless! 🤣 #CAwx pic.twitter.com/AOKBBfKInw
— Brennan Prill ⚡︎ (@WxBrenn) September 29, 2019
Tornado outside Davis. Totally terrified me. I was heading back to Davis from Woodland #tornado #Davistornado pic.twitter.com/vfa5apMs3h
— Camille (@thedreadedheidi) September 29, 2019
Apparent capture of a tornado in Davis, CA. #CAwx
— Brennan Prill ⚡︎ (@WxBrenn) September 29, 2019
Source: @Poolmanh20 pic.twitter.com/HP0v9qMUMR
The NWS reported that there is no damage believed to have occurred from the weather marvel. Climate scientist Daniel Swain believes it was a “land spout tornado”:
Update: maybe this was something more than a landspout after all. Regardless: a wild, rare, and unbelievably photogenic event in #Davis. https://t.co/F1wG8rCLeE #tornado #CAwx https://t.co/dINIn3T6wK
— Daniel Swain (@Weather_West) September 29, 2019
In related news, just nearby on Highway 113, a huge hailstorm blanketed the road:
Holy hail, Batman! It looked like it snowed in Davis, CA after the tornado warned storm dropped hail on State Highway 113. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/c6zuFtv41V
— Brennan Prill ⚡︎ (@WxBrenn) September 29, 2019
What an incredible storm in NorCal! The NWS is forecasting the cold storm to continue through Monday, including up to a foot of snow in the mountains:
While there is a break in mountain snow this morning, periods of snow showers are expected to return this afternoon and continue through Monday afternoon. The Winter Weather Advisory continues through tomorrow. Take precautions if traveling through the mountains! #CAwx pic.twitter.com/FLC0Jjm9L1
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) September 29, 2019
