The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed the first tornado of the new year touched down just eight miles northeast of Dairyville in Tehama County.

According to the NWS, a possible tornado was located near Paynes Creek, south of Shingletown. As of Friday evening, it was unclear if the funnel reached the ground. By 8:30 p.m., there had been no reports of any damage. The NWS will work with the Tehama County Sheriff's Office to continue to look for any damage in the area.

PAYNES CREEK — A tornado touched down in Northern California's Tehama County on Friday, weather officials confirmed. According to the National Weather Service, a tornado touched down around 5:22 p.m. near the Paynes Creek area and around 11 miles southwest of Shingletown.

The National Weather Service issued the warning for northern Tehema County and southern central Shasta County, but it expired at 6 p.m. The agency then issued a special weather statement cautioning residents in Shingletown, Lyonsville, Paynes Creek and Manton about a strong thunderstorm that would impact the areas through 7 p.m.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in the communities of Shingletown, Manton and Paynes Creek.

A warning covering an area with about 2,200 residents told people to take shelter because flying debris was expected.