Over the weekend, downtown San Francisco experienced a rare weather event as a tornado warning was issued for the first time in recorded history. The warning came as severe storms swept through the city, causing concern among residents and officials.
The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management confirmed that the tornado threat had passed by early morning, urging residents to seek shelter in sturdy buildings or interior rooms on the lowest floors. The National Weather Service also issued flood advisories and high wind warnings, with wind gusts reaching up to 83 mph at San Francisco Airport.