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Christmas Day Tornado Strikes Boyle Heights, No Injuries Reported

12/27/2025

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On Christmas Day, an EF0 tornado touched down in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, confirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS).
The tornado lasted three minutes, with winds of 80 mph, and its path was about a quarter-mile long and 30 yards wide.
It damaged businesses, including broken windows and roof damage.
There were no injuries reported.
Mayor Karen Bass (Los Angeles) visited the area as NWS teams conducted damage assessments.

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Story summary

On Christmas Day, an EF0 tornado touched down in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, confirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS).
The tornado lasted three minutes, with winds of 80 mph, and its path was about a quarter-mile long and 30 yards wide.
It damaged businesses, including broken windows and roof damage.
There were no injuries reported.
Mayor Karen Bass (Los Angeles) visited the area as NWS teams conducted damage assessments.