National Weather Service meteorologists issued a tornado warning for San Francisco on Saturday morning but ultimately, no twister appeared there. Lookout talked to a meteorologist to understand why Scotts Valley residents weren’t issued a tornado warning before one touched down there.
Scotts Valley tornado 121424
Coverage of the tornado that touched down in Scotts Valley on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, and the aftermath.
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Scotts Valley officials say tornado caused more than $100K in damages; city to vote on emergency declaration
Scotts Valley businesses, residents and city officials continued assessing the damage Monday after a tornado tore through a section of the city Saturday. Officials say the destruction will cost more than $100,000 to repair.
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Carmageddon: Mount Hermon Road reopens after tornado, Green Valley Road makeover aims for spring completion
The project on Green Valley Road in Watsonville is causing some noticeable traffic delays, specifically during the morning and afternoon rush hours. However, that will be a thing of the past come springtime, when the road project will be completed. Meanwhile, crews in Scotts Valley worked through Saturday night to help get main artery Mount Hermon Road back open after a tornado tore through the area.
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Tornado touches down in Scotts Valley, closing Mount Hermon Road
A tornado touched down in Scotts Valley on Saturday afternoon, damaging cars and bringing down trees and utility poles, and closing Mount Hermon Road to traffic.
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Thousands without power as high winds, rain hit Santa Cruz County
A powerful storm battered Santa Cruz County early Saturday morning, leaving nearly 20,000 homes and businesses without power and forcing road closures across the region. Witnesses reported seeing a funnel cloud in Scotts Valley.