The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Iowa, including Des Moines, as well as parts of Nebraska and South Dakota. The tornado watch is in effect until 3 a.m. CDT, with the NWS warning that 'a couple tornadoes are possible.'
In addition to the tornado threat, residents in the watch area should also be prepared for ping-pong size hail and scattered gusts of wind reaching speeds of up to 75 miles per hour.
