LOS ANGELES - A rare and powerful October storm is bringing heavy rain, high winds, and a threat of mudslides and tornadoes to Southern California, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency for some residents.

On Monday at 11:48 p.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA released an updated tornado warning in effect until Tuesday at 12:15 a.m. for San Luis Obispo County.

A strong storm system moving into the West Coast will generate a rare risk of tornadoes Tuesday for Los Angeles. The city has been included in a Level 1 risk area by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Storm Prediction Center,

No injuries or deaths were reported, but all three tornadoes caused damage to trees, power lines and at least one home, the NWS said.

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and tornado warnings for San Luis Obispo County as strong storms hit California's Central Coast. Areas like Morro Bay and Arroyo Grande were affected,

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - High pressure will continue to control our weather for the next few days before storms return by the weekend. Tonight will be another cool and comfortable night across the region with temperatures falling into the mid and upper 50s. After a clear evening, a few clouds will start to arrive as we approach Thursday morning.

The National Weather Service confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in Tangipahoa Parish on Monday morning.

Los Angeles faces a rare tornado warning as a powerful storm hits Southern California with heavy rain, flash floods, and strong winds.

Los Angeles County was placed under an updated flash flood warning by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 9:53 a.m. The warning is in effect until 1 p.m.