"Tornadoes Strike California Central Coast: NWS Confirms Tornadic Activity"

The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornadoes, both registering as EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, touched down in San Luis Obispo County, the first in nearly 20 years. The first tornado hit near Los Osos, causing intermittent damage along its path, while the second touched down in Grover Beach, toppling trees and causing damage to businesses. These are the first confirmed tornadoes in the county since 2004 and are believed to be the most powerful to touch down since at least 1950.