Tornado Warning Issued for Shingletown, Manton, and Paynes Creek, CA: Urgent Safety Advisory Until 6:00 PM PSt

On Friday, January 3, 2025, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning for parts of Shasta and Tehama counties in Northern California, specifically targeting the communities of Shingletown, Manton, and Paynes Creek. 

The warning was issued at 5:22 PM PST and remained in effect until 7:00 PM PST. 

Residents in the affected areas were advised to take immediate shelter due to the potential for dangerous weather conditions.

The NWS reported the possibility of quarter-sized hail and wind gusts reaching up to 40 miles per hour in the warned regions. 

The specific timeline of the storm's impact was projected as follows:

Manton and Paynes Creek around 5:25 PM

Shingletown around 5:40 PM 

In addition to the tornado warning, a Winter Storm Warning was in effect for the Western Plumas County/Lassen Park area until 10:00 PM PST on the same day.

This warning indicated moderate to heavy snowfall, with accumulations between 8 and 12 inches, and up to 16 inches at higher elevations.

Southwest winds were expected to gust as high as 50 miles per hour, potentially leading to hazardous travel conditions.

Snow levels were anticipated to lower to around 4,000 to 4,500 feet by the evening.

Residents in the affected areas were urged to monitor local weather reports and follow safety protocols during severe weather events.

For the latest updates and detailed forecasts, individuals were encouraged to consult the National Weather Service and local news outlets.

For real-time updates and safety information, follow the National Weather Service's official channels.