San Francisco Faces Historic Tornado Warning Amid Severe Weather

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San Francisco Faces Historic Tornado Warning Amid Severe Weather
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Downtown San Francisco experienced its first-ever tornado warning as severe storms hit the city, following a recent tsunami warning. The tornado threat ended after the storm moved northeast, but high winds and a flood advisory were issued, with gusts reaching 83 mph. Over 10,000 residents lost power. California averages nine tornadoes annually, but none had been recorded in downtown San Francisco before. The recent tsunami warning was due to a 7.0-magnitude earthquake off the coast, highlighting the region's vulnerability to natural disasters.

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