Tornado warning lifted for San Francisco

Bay Area residents are in  for a rough weather today as rain and wind pound the Bay Area, San Francisco residents were jolted awake early Saturday morning by the first tornado warning ever issued for the city. It lasted about 20 minutes before ending at around 6:10 a.m.

The National Weather Service has lifted a tornado threat for San Francisco and northern San Mateo County Saturday morning.

The NWS initially sent a Tornado Warning at around 5:56 a.m. for northern San Mateo County and portions of downtown San Francisco.

Radar detected possible tornado conditions near San Francisco, South San Francisco and Pacifica around 5:55 a.m.

The agency also reminds everyone of possible flash flooding due to torrential rains. Everyone is encouraged to stay vigilant and aware of weather conditions.