A tornado touched down in Northern California's Tehama County on Friday, weather officials confirmed. According to the National Weather Service, a tornado accompanied by quarter-sized hail was spotted around 5:18 p.

The National Weather Service issued the warning for northern Tehema County and southern central Shasta County, but it expired at 6 p.m. The agency then issued a special weather statement cautioning residents in Shingletown, Lyonsville, Paynes Creek and Manton about a strong thunderstorm that would impact the areas through 7 p.m.

A warning covering an area with about 2,200 residents told people to take shelter because flying debris was expected.