The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a tornado warning for northeastern Marion County, northwestern Mahaska County and south-central Jasper County until 4:45 p.m.
At 3:53 p.m. a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles southeast of Monroe, or 7 miles northwest of Pella, moving southeast at 25 mph. The tornado will be near Pella around 4:05 p.m.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pella Municipal Airport.
The NWS has also issued a tornado warning for northeastern Story County, southeastern Hardin County, northern Marshall County and southwestern Grundy County until 4:45 p.m.
At 3:54 p.m. a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles northwest of State Center or 13 miles northeast of Nevada, moving east at 25 mph.
This dangerous storm will be near arshalltown and Conrad around 4:40 p.m.
Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
ThePerryNews.com will update this weather story as information becomes available.
