The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 9am this morning for the following counties, Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Benton, Boone, Cass, Clarke, Dallas, Davis, Decatur, Des Moines, Greene, Guthrie, Henry, Iowa, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Monroe, Polk, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Story, Tama, Taylor, Union, Van Buren, Wapello, Warren, Washington and Wayne.

Thunderstorms continue moving through the state early this morning. Some of the storms have produced wind gusts up to severe levels along with hail up to the size of quarters. This can be expected with these storms as they continue moving to the east through the state through the morning hours. Along with the severe weather, heavy rain is possible if not likely. There have been numerous Flash Flood Warnings issued during the night and more can be expected throughout the morning hours.