SUISUN CITY, Calif. — A funnel cloud was spotted over Suisun City Wednesday afternoon.
A photo of the funnel cloud was captured at 2:49 p.m. off Peabody Road in Vacaville by Kevin Reynolds. He said heavy rain followed shortly after he saw the funnel cloud.
A funnel cloud that touches the ground is considered a tornado. No reports of tornadic activity were spotted. A spokesperson for the National Weather Service said they haven't received any reports of damage or a touchdown at this time.
The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement Wednesday afternoon for thunderstorm activity. Warnings of pea sized hail with strong winds were issued until 3:30 p.m.
Stormy weather is being reported up and down the coastline and inland near coastal range spots and the Sierra foothills. Hail is being reported south of San Jose with flash flooding near Monterey.
A low pressure system offshore heading to Los Angeles is combining with warmer temperatures now, causing unstable weather activity to form Wednesday. Thunderstorms are expected to slow down after sunset.
