The National Weather Service office in Johnston has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Perry area until 9 p.m. Thursday.
Along with Dallas County, 54 Iowa counties are within the severe thunderstorm watch area.
Damaging winds, gusting to 70 mph, are also possible along with the likelihood of a tornado or two, the NWS said.
ThePerryNews.com will update this weather story as forecasts evolve.
