Dixon’s police chief is asking residents to keep an eye out for downed power lines in the wake of a Thursday night storm that produced a confirmed tornado near the city.

Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins said in a Facebook post Thursday night that a confirmed tornado was spotted north and west of town. Bivins said no major damage was reported in Dixon city limits.

“We kept a close eye on the weather, coordinated with our amazing dispatchers, and activated the sirens well ahead of time,” Bivins said. “We are keeping a close eye on the weather conditions and conducting damage assessments. Keep an eye out for downed power lines and stay safe.”

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office also was asking motorists to avoid areas north of Dixon because of reports of several downed power lines.

Strong to potentially dangerous storms were expected to impact a broad stretch of northern Illinois on Thursday, including DeKalb, Sterling, Dixon, Rock Falls, and Princeton, with forecasters warning of fast-moving storms capable of producing tornadoes and damaging winds. The National Weather Service placed much of the area under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather.