Storm chasers in Davis capture close-up footage of a dust devil as it tears through the Californian countryside.

The dramatic footage was taken this weekend after the National Weather Service issued multiple warnings for the area.

Thomas Nolan and his partner Shasta Fields captured the moment the storm formed in a field off Country Road at about 6.30pm.

Bales of hay and debris can be seen whirling about in the storm while later footage reveals a funnel cloud forming.

Storm chasers in Davis, California, captured close-up footage of the dust devil as it tore through the countryside

Bales of hay and debris can be seen whirling about in the storm while later footage reveals a funnel cloud forming

Nolan said: 'At first there was a broad circulation of dust in the field east of County Road 102 in Davis.

'But then it tightened up and rapidly spun into the tornado in the video.

'Hay bales weighing around 80 pounds (36kg) could be seen being tossed around like it was nothing.

'That portion of Davis hadn't seen rain yet this year so the winds picked up all the loose dust and nearby debris,' he said.

The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings, As the car drives away plumes of dust and debris rise higher into the sky

The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings for a 'tornadic storm' near Davis.

CNN Weather producer Robert Shackelford said: 'California sees about 10 tornadoes a year, so this is rather rare for the area.

'They are more likely to see tornadoes in the winter and spring, but it isn't uncommon to see tornadoes in the fall.'

A few hours before the dust devil, heavy hail fell on the Davis area but no damage was immediately reported.

On Sunday morning, a record low temperature was recorded in nearby Sacramento, the National Weather Service said.

The temperature at Sacramento Executive Airport dropped to 45 degrees. The previous low for September 29 was 46 degrees, set in 1986.