Update — 7:23 p.m.
The tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warning for Ingham County and Michigan State University campus have expired, according to an alert sent out by the university.
Tornado warning, severe thunderstorm warning expire in East Lansing
A car drives through a flooded intersection at Charles St. and Albert Ave. on July 8, 2016.
The tornado warning for Ingham County and Michigan State University campus was initially in place until 6:45 p.m. and later extended until 7:15 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning was also in effect until 7:30 p.m. for "destructive" 80 mph winds, according to the National Weather Service.
At 7:18 p.m., the university sent an alert announcing the termination of both.
Update — 6:59 p.m.
The tornado warning for Ingham County and Michigan State University campus has been extended until 7:15 p.m. on March 30, according to an alert sent out by the university.
A severe thunderstorm warning is also in effect until 7:30 p.m. for "destructive" 80 mph winds, according to the National Weather Service.
It is highly encouraged for individuals to take shelter in a nearby tornado shelter or the lowest part of a sturdy interior. Individuals are also advised to stay away from windows.
People who are in a vehicle should move to the closest shelter location.
"Remain alert for a possible tornado!" the National Weather Service's alert said. "Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms."
At least one power outage has been reported in downtown East Lansing on Grand River Avenue, according to an eyewitness. As of 6:45 p.m., warning sirens continued to sound across East Lansing.
Stay with The State News for further developments.
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