Potential for isolated severe storms throughout the day –

Today, scattered storms are expected along with the possibility of isolated severe weather. This means that there may be a few areas with strong storms that could cause damage. It is important to stay aware of weather updates and take necessary precautions to stay safe..

Update, 4:15 p.m.: Meteorologist Trey Fulbright was chasing severe weather Friday afternoon in Jasper County when he captured what he called a “weak tornado” on video.He posted it on X, formerly known as Twitter, which you can watch below. A tornado watch remains in effect through 8 p.m. for about two dozen counties in a line between Spencer and Mount Pleasant. Those counties include Benton, Boone, Calhoun, Franklin, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin, Humboldt, Iowa, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Tama, Wapello, Washington, Webster and Wright. Interactive Radar | Weather AlertsDownload the KCCI appA photo posted on X by Eli James shows another apparent tornado Friday afternoon near Ames. Weather Aware: Tornado safety tipsUpdate, 4:05 p.m.: The tornado warning for northeastern Polk and northwestern Jasper counties was canceled just before 4:05 p.m.Will I be able to see Saturday’s eclipse? Check KCCI’s weather forecastUpdate, 3:45 p.m.: A tornado warning has been issued for northeastern Polk and northwestern Jasper counties. The warning is in effect until 4:15 p.m.The National Weather Service says a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Mingo, moving north at 10 mph. The weather service warns those in the area to 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.”The tornado warning that was issued at 3:30 p.m. for northwestern Story County and northeastern Boone County has been canceled. A tornado watch remains in effect through 8 p.m. for about two dozen counties in a line between Spencer and Mount Pleasant. Interactive Radar | Weather AlertsDownload the KCCI appWill I be able to see Saturday’s eclipse? Check KCCI’s weather forecastUpdate, 3:30 p.m.: A tornado warning has been issued for northwestern Story County and northeastern Boone County. The warning is in effect until 4:15 p.m.The National Weather Service says there’s a severe thunderstorm in the area capable of producing a tornado. That storm, which is moving north at 15 mph, could include damaging winds. The weather service warns those in the area to 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.”WATCH: Tornado warning issued for portions of Story, Boone countiesPreviously: A tornado watch has been issued for about two dozen counties in a line between Spencer and Mount Pleasant. The watch will be in effect until 8 p.m. and could bring a few tornadoes, quarter-sized hail and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph. Counties included in the watch are Benton, Boone, Calhoun, Franklin, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin, Humboldt, Iowa, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Tama, Wapello, Washington, Webster and Wright. Interactive Radar | Weather AlertsDownload the KCCI appWill I be able to see the eclipse? Check KCCI’s weather forecastWeather Aware: How to stay tornado safe while away from homeFull forecast for FridayNumerous showers and storms continue to develop and move across Iowa on Friday. Parts of central Iowa now have a slight risk for severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. Interactive Radar | Weather AlertsDownload the KCCI appAreas at slight risk — a two on the NWS’s five-point scale that ranges from marginal to high risk — are in an arc roughly from Fort Dodge to Des Moines to Ottumwa, with marginal risk surrounding that area and spanning wider through southeast Iowa. There is a possibility for a few weak tornadoes and hail between about noon and 8 p.m.Depending on how much heating and moisture returns, some of these could turn strong to severe with the potential for some hail and possibly a tornado. Any tornadic activity that occurs today will be short-lived and generally weak in nature due to fairly weak amounts of shear in place. As the low pressure center moves east this evening and tonight, winds will shift to the north and be quite gusty into Saturday morning. A few remnant showers are possible, especially over the northern half of the state. Skies will remain overcast on Saturday with an isolated shower or light mist possible at times.FALL COLORS: Timing, location to see Iowa’s best fall foliage Eventually, the low-level moisture leading to the clouds will begin to dissipate on Sunday leading to some clearing by late afternoon. More sun returns early next week with mild afternoons and seasonably cool mornings. The next cold front and chance for scattered rain is not anticipated until late Wednesday into Thursday.Iowa weather forecastToday: Thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of scattered storms this afternoon. An isolated severe storm is possible. High 67F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.Tonight: Showers during the evening, becoming less numerous overnight. Low 49F. Winds NNW at 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph.Tomorrow: Windy and overcast. Slight chance of a shower or light mist. High near 53F. Winds N at 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph.Tomorrow night: Mostly cloudy. Low 44F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.Sunday: Mostly cloudy. High 53F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.Sunday night: A few clouds from time to time. Low 41F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.Weather Aware: Tornado safety tips

Meteorologist Trey Fulbright captured a video of a “weak tornado” while chasing severe weather in Jasper County, Iowa. A tornado watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for several counties in Iowa, including Benton, Boone, Polk, and Marshall. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for northeastern Polk and northwestern Jasper counties, as well as northwestern Story County and northeastern Boone County. Residents in these areas are advised to take cover in a basement or interior room of a sturdy building and avoid windows. The tornado warnings have since been canceled.

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