"Severe Tornado Activity Strikes California's Central Coast"

The National Weather Service received unconfirmed reports of a tornado touching down on California's Central Coast near Pismo Beach and Grover Beach, warning residents of heavy downpours, hail, lightning, and strong winds. A strong storm system also brought warnings in Southern California with potential wind gusts up to 60 mph, nickel-sized hail, and the possibility of tornadoes. Radar imagery showed the storm system moving through the Central Coast and into Southern California, with only one confirmed tornado touching down in San Luis Obispo County since 2000.