The National Weather Service office in Johnston has issued a tornado watch for the Perry area until 11 p.m. Wednesday, April 19.
A few tornadoes are possible, the NWS said. The primary threats comprise scattered larged hail and isolated very large hail to 3 inches in diameter.
Damaging winds, with gusts to 75 mph, are also possible.
ThePerryNews.com will update this weather story as forecasts evolve.