Peru Reports Two Tornadoes; Warning For LaSalle County

CHICAGO (CBS) — Authorities in Peru tell CBS 2 that two tornadoes may have touched down as of 4:39 p.m.

Here's brief video of the tornado that affected the LaSalle County Nursing Home. #ILwx http://pic.twitter.com/5vyUTaU1aV

— Equinox Weather, LLC (@EquinoxWeather) February 28, 2017

The storms damaged a nursing home, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.

Damage at the LaSalle County Nursing Home. #ILwx http://pic.twitter.com/cG86vyKCtR

— Equinox Weather, LLC (@EquinoxWeather) February 28, 2017

In Ottawa, this home sustained damage.

(Credit: Jeremy Stender)

A tornado warning had been issued for LaSalle County until 5:15 p.m.

⚠️ Take Cover! Tornado Warning including Ottawa IL, Peru IL, Oglesby IL until 5:15 PM CST http://pic.twitter.com/E9KZ594mzw

— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) February 28, 2017

Peru tornado before it touched down #ilwx http://pic.twitter.com/NyLq18udvF

— LaSalle County EMA (@LascoEMA) February 28, 2017

Officials are assessing damage right now.

NOW: LaSalle County Tornado via @AereoMeteo http://pic.twitter.com/5wSWwcKJhO

— Brad Edwards (@tvbrad) February 28, 2017

from CBS Chicago http://ift.tt/2mHLuge