A tornado watch has now been issued for areas including Dawson County, according to the National Weather Service.

This warning is in effect until 4 a.m. Sunday, the NWS alert stated.

In case of a tornado, people are urged to take shelter in a basement or interior room or hall with no windows.

A wind advisory is also in effect through early Sunday morning. People could experience gusts of up to 45 mph, the NWS advisory showed.

For local weather updates, go to the National Weather Service’s Facebook page or website or follow Dawson County Emergency Services.