3:05am Update: A few stronger cells have developed in Whiteside county early this morning and are currently moving northeast along I-88. Areas impacted with be Prophetstown, Morrison, Sterling and Dixon. These storms will be moving through central Lee county by 4am.
2:50am Update: There have been a few storms that have redeveloped this morning extending from Janesville southwest near Winnebago, Ridott and Byron. These storms will continue moving northeast with frequent lightning, a few stronger wind gusts as well as heavy rain. At this time there is no severe weather.
Storm Reports:
Winnebago - 60mph wind gust
South Beloit - 60mph wind gust
Belvidere - 55mph wind gust
1:13am Update: A High Wind Warning has been issued for Winnebago, Ogle, Lee, Boone, McHenry, and DeKalb until 3am. Winds of 60mph+ will be possible as storms continue to be scarce across northern Illinois.
12:45am Update: A gust front is developing ahead of storms to our west and moving quickly into areas from Janesville into Rockford. A gust front is a line of strong winds moving out ahead of the storm. On the radar, it's the greyish line just west of Rockford. Winds will be strong (50-60mph) and could cause some minor damage and power outages over the next couple minutes.
12:37am Update: A Severe T-Storm Warning is in effect for eastern Rock and western Walworth Counties in Wisconsin until 1:45am. Another warning remains in effect for Rock and Green until 12:45am. These storms are capable of winds up to 70mph and quarter-sized hail. The rest of the Stateline remains fairly quiet with a few scattered cells, including one moving into Ogle County.
11:57pm Update: Radar still showing storms off to our west, but some are now starting to push in the far northwest parts of the viewing area (Jo Daviess County).
No warnings at the moment, but the Stateline continues to be under a Severe T-Storm Watch until 3am. SPC says strong winds and heavy rain are still possible, even if they don't reach severe limits.
10:45pm Update: Strong storms are lining up to our west, but nothing in the Stateline just yet. Storms are moving mostly to the east with a little bit of a northerly component, so it will be a few more hours before these storms really push into the heart of the viewing area.
Most of the viewing area is under a Severe T-Storm Watch until 2 or 3am (depending on whether you're in Wisconsin or Illinois, respectively). The main threat will be strong winds up to 60 or 70mph, but some small hail has been reported with storms in Iowa.
Our live chat is up if you have any questions or storm reports. Stick with the First Warn Weather Team for the latest on any severe weather updates.
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