US: Tornado warning issued for Sterling, Illinois, and nearby areas until at least 19:00 CDT March 31

Event

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado warning for Sterling and Rock Falls and other parts of Whiteside County, as well as parts of Carroll County and Stephenson County March 31. The warning is active through at least 19:00 CDT. The warning could be extended or expanded at short notice.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Seek shelter immediately in areas covered by the warning. Be prepared to quickly move to a safe location if new warnings are issued. Postpone driving until weather conditions improve. Charge battery-powered devices in case prolonged electricity outages occur. Monitor local media for updated emergency and weather information.