Tornado hits US southern California

LOS ANGELES -- A tornado ripped through Los Angeles County, Southern California, early Thursday morning, the US National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed.

The EF0 tornado happened around 3:15 am Pacific Time in Pico Rivera in Los Angeles County, and lasted about two minutes with the speed of winds up to about 136 kilometers per hour, according to NWS.

The tornado caused exterior damage to homes and cars, and snapped multiple trees, said NWS.

Los Angeles County is likely to see scattered showers and a few thunderstorms Thursday, with hazards including flash flooding, small hail and gusty winds, according to weather forecast.