A series of severe weather events have wreaked havoc across various parts of the United States, causing damage and injuries in their wake. In central California, a tornado near a mall in Scotts Valley overturned cars, uprooted trees, and sent multiple individuals to the hospital. This incident marked the first-ever tornado warning issued in San Francisco, where authorities scrambled to assess the aftermath.
Meanwhile, other regions faced their own challenges as inclement weather persisted. Upstate New York grappled with heavy snowfall, with reports of over 33 inches near Orchard Park. The Midwest states were hit by a major ice storm, leading to treacherous driving conditions and temporary closures of Interstate 80 due to numerous accidents.
