Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Lucas County in south central Iowa... Southwestern Poweshiek County in central Iowa... Central Marion County in south central Iowa... Northwestern Mahaska County in south central Iowa... Southeastern Jasper County in central Iowa... Southeastern Warren County in south central Iowa...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 648 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Lacona, or 12 miles southeast of Indianola, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...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.

* This dangerous storm will be near... Melcher-Dallas around 655 PM CDT. Pleasantville around 700 PM CDT. Knoxville, Knoxville Raceway and Knoxville Municipal Airport around 705 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake Red Rock, Elk Rock State Park, Monroe, Pella Municipal Airport, Pella, Reasnor and Sully. This includes Interstate 80 near mile marker 171.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JASPER, IA ... LUCAS, IA ... MAHASKA, IA ... MARION, IA ... POWESHIEK, IA ... WARREN, IA

Instructions:

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.