The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…

Eastern Guthrie County in west central Iowa…

Northeastern Adair County in southwestern Iowa…

Northwestern Dallas County in central Iowa…

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 610 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Stuart, or 14

miles northeast of Greenfield, moving north at 40 mph.

HAZARD…Damaging tornado.

SOURCE…Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

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.

* The tornado will be near…

Guthrie Center and Panora around 630 PM CDT.

Lake Panorama around 635 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include

Diamondhead Lake, Menlo, Linden, Yale, Jamaica, Springbrook State

Park, Lakin Slough Game Management Area and Bagley.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 85 and 96.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.