KQED is a proud member of
Save ArticleSave Article
upper waypoint
The California Report

Waterspout Touches Down on Lake Tahoe

Associated Press
Save ArticleSave Article
Failed to save article

Please try again

A funnel cloud forms over Lake Tahoe on Wednesday. (North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District)

The National Weather Service says a waterspout has been observed over Lake Tahoe amid severe weather that led to a tornado warning for several northeastern California counties and Carson City in western Nevada.

The Reno weather office says the waterspout made contact with the lake at 4:27 p.m. Wednesday, and numerous spotter photos show its well-defined spray ring on the surface.

Sponsored

Meteorologists issued the tornado warning during another brief round of thunderstorms over the northern Sierra Nevada.

A fall-like cold front is expected Thursday, bringing gusty winds and a chance of showers, followed by a stronger front early next week.

lower waypoint
next waypoint
California Law Letting Property Owners Split Lots to Build New Homes Is 'Unconstitutional,' Judge RulesAlameda: The Island That Almost Wasn’tJust Days Left to Apply for California Program That Helps Pay for Your First HouseFresno's Chinatown Neighborhood To See Big Changes From High Speed RailIn Fresno’s Chinatown, High-Speed Rail Sparks Hope and Debate Within ResidentsRainn Wilson from ‘The Office’ on Why We Need a Spiritual RevolutionWill Less Homework Stress Make California Students Happier?State Prisons Offset New Inmate Wage Hikes by Cutting Hours for Some WorkersSilicon Valley House Seat Race Gets a RecountWorried About Data Brokers in California? Here’s How to Protect Yourself Online