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A Tornado Watch has been added to the existing High Wind Warning. The US National Weather Service Des Moines Iowa is saying that today's severe weather will likely be a historic event for this time of the year. Please use extreme caution if you have to travel or be outdoors. Pay attention to weather conditions, and have multiple ways to get updated information and warnings. Local news outlets and their apps are continuing to provide updates as well as the National Weather Service. For additional alerts: Dallas County Alerts: 1) Visit: http://bit.ly/DallasAlertIowa 2) Download the Smart911 App 3) Text DALLASIA to 672-83 City of Waukee Alerts: 1) Visit: www.Nixle.com 2) Text 50263 to 888-777 Make sure you know ahead of time where your safe place is - is it the basement? Maybe a bathroom or a hallway? Storm shelter? With power outages possible, make sure your cellphone is fully charged, and know where your flashlight(s) and batteries are located. If you are on medical equipment requiring power, review your backup plan.

US National Weather Service Des Moines Iowa: *****TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 8 PM CT***** 1:25 PM, Tornado Watch now in effect until 8 PM tonight. In addition to the tornado threat, straight line winds up to 90 mph are possible and quarter size hail. Remain weather aware this afternoon and tonight. These storms will be moving rapidly east-northeast. https://www.weather.gov/dmx/