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 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.