The National Weather Service has declared a tornado warning for Stephenson County until 4:15 CDT.
The weather service warns people to “TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.”
The warning covers eastern Jo Daviess County, northeastern Carroll County, and Stephenson County.
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Willow at 3:27 p.m., moving east at 30 m.p.h.
Beware of a tornado and ping pong ball size hail, the weather service said. ” lying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. “
The weather service noted the path of the storm:
3:30 p.m.: Lena, Pearl City, Loran, Kent, Eleroy, Willow, and Waddams Grove
3:35 p.m. Lake Le-Aqua-na State Park and Bolton
3:40 p.m. Freeport, Scioto Mills, and Damascus
3:45 p.m. Cedarville and Red Oak
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Buena Vista, Mc Connell, Stephenson County Fairgrounds, Albertus Airport, Dakota Dornink Airport, Winneshiek, Dakota and Afolkey.
To report severe weather
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities.
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This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Tornado warning in effect until 4:15 in Stephenson County
Reporting by Jane Fosberry Enos, USA TODAY NETWORK / Rockford Register Star
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