UPDATE (9:10 P.M. Tuesday, May 21): The Tornado Watch for Indianola and Warren County expired at 9 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, which released a special weather statement at 8:56 p.m., Indianola and Warren County will continue to experience strong wind speeds through the evening and overnight hours.
"Wind gusts out of the northwest up to 50 mph will be possible, at times," the special weather statement said. "Wind gusts will gradually diminish to the northeast through this evening. Strong crosswinds will be possible on north-south oriented roadways. Use caution if in high profile vehicles. Minor tree damage can occur with winds at this speed."
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UPDATE (5:22 P.M. Tuesday, May 21): Indianola Municipal Utilities is aware of the power outages on South E and South 1st streets. Crews are en route to get power restored. Currently, there is no set ETA for when the power will be restored, IMU said. Check out the Facebook post below for updates as crews work to restore power.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning expired at 5:15 p.m., but Indianola and Warren County remain in a Tornado Watch effective until 9 p.m.
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UPDATE (4:22 p.m. Tuesday, May 21): Irving Elementary will be open as a storm shelter from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The address is 500 W Clinton Ave, Indianola, IA 50125.
At 4:11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, the National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Indianola and Warren County effective until 5:15 p.m.
Please continue to monitor local news outlets and take shelter if it becomes necessary.
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ORIGINAL POST: At 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, the National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Tornado Watch for Indianola and Warren County effective until 9 p.m. Please monitor local news outlets and take shelter if it becomes necessary.
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Additionally, Indianola is under a Flood Watch until 7 p.m.
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