Two tornadoes swept through the Los Angeles suburbs of Compton and Carson bringing 75mph winds to the city.

Footage shows the overcast skies as debris swirls in the air and a tornado's eyes as it rotates above the neighbourhood.

The National Weather Service confirmed that the tornadoes along with its high-speed winds touched down on Thursday morning.

The tornadoes damaged several buildings, trees and vehicles.

The National Weather Service said in a statement: "Two tornadoes occurred this morning in the Carson/Compton area, just a few miles apart and within 10 to 15 minutes of each other."

"Updates information from previous tornado report from 2 WSW Compton. "

"This was the first of two tornadoes in the los angeles area from this morning. "

"Brief weak tornado occurred this morning based on photographic and video evidence in the Carson-Compton area. "

"Concentrated short path of minor damage to a couple of buildings, vehicle damage from debris, and tree damage. "

"Damage occurred near the intersection of Avalon blvd. and E. Walnut St. "

"Video taken of swirling debris beneath updraft base of thunderstorm. "

"Degree of damage suggests 75-mph EFO tornado."