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Iowa is in an active stretch of weather that has resulted in severe weather Friday, when several tornadoes were reported from the southwest corner through central Iowa, and could bring more severe storms through Sunday. Get the latest ����vlog forecast here and follow updates from Saturday as more storms are expected.More severe weather coverage:Iowa weather: Recapping the tornadoes and other severe storms FridayNearly half of Minden, Iowa, sees mass destruction caused by tornado tearing through townVideo: Large tornado rips through southwest Iowa����vlog meteorologist Zane Satre captures video of Union County tornadoNWS provides timeline of Friday night's tornado outbreak10 tornadoes confirmed from Friday — so farDisaster proclamation for Pottawattamie CountyGov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie County after Friday's storms. The proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program.The grant program provides grants of up to $5,000 to households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level to pay for home and car repairs, replacement of clothing or food and temporary housing expenses. Grant applications can be found here.The advocacy program has no income eligibility requirements and provides disaster case advocates who create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice and referrals for other services and resources. Contact your local community action association here.The grant application must be submitted within 45 days of the disaster proclamation, and the advocacy program closes 180 days after the proclamation.Gov. Kim Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie CountyLatest weather coverage late Friday nightSeveral intense storm systems sweep across Iowa����vlog's Zane Satre shows storm damage in OsceolaPleasant Hill sees severe damage after tornado hitLate tornado warning in Polk County expiresAnother tornado warning has been issued for Polk County, stretching from Clive to north of Bondurant. According to the National Weather Service, a severe thunderstorm was located over Drake Stadium and the Knapp Center, moving northeast at 45 mph. The storm weakened enough that it expired around 11:25 p.m., about 20 minutes earlier than expected. Iowa weather: Tornado warning issued in Polk County after funnel cloud spotted over Drake StadiumLatest weather coverage late Friday nightSeveral intense storm systems sweep across Iowa����vlog's Zane Satre shows storm damage in OsceolaPleasant Hill sees severe damage after tornado hitAbout 10,000 without power on east side of Des Moines metroNearly 10,000 MidAmerican Energy customers are without power in the Des Moines area as of 10 p.m., including more than 4,000 in east Des Moines and more than 3,000 in Pleasant Hill. Another 3,500 are out in Council Bluffs and 900 around Fort Dodge. Report power outages:MidAmerican EnergyAlliant EnergyBlack Hills EnergyAccess Energy CooperativeIowa Association of Electric CooperativesPleasant Hill Little League leaders posted a photo on Facebook Friday night showing downed powerlines at the entrance of Doanes Park. They also said Saturday's games are canceled.This photo shows a sign bent nearly to the ground on Gay Lea Wilson Trail in Pleasant Hill.Tornado warnings in Marion, Jasper countiesPortions of Marion and Jasper counties are under a tornado warning through 10:30 p.m. Friday. A storm capable of producing tornadoes and quarter-sized hail was located over Pleasantville, moving northeast at 40 mph. Areas along the path include Lake Red Rock, Monroe, Elk Rock State Park, Reasnor and Swan.Tornado watch shifts eastTwenty-one Iowa counties, including Polk, are under a tornado watch as the severe weather moves east. The watch is in effect until midnight for Adams, Appanoose, Clarke, Davis, Decatur, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Monroe, Polk, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Tama, Taylor, Union, Wapello, Warren and Wayne counties.Tornado confirmed in Pleasant HillThe National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado on the ground in Pleasant Hill around 9:02 p.m. People in this area, including Altoona and Bondurant and areas farther northeast, should take cover. ����vlog has confirmed a large emergency response in Pleasant Hill. No details on injuries or damage are available.Tornado confirmed in Pleasant Hill, moving northeastRoad closed due to downed utility poles in Des MoinesDes Moines police posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that utility poles are blocking the roadway in the 3300 block of Vandalia Road.Best places to be in your home during a tornadoNo matter where you are, you need to have a plan when tornadoes are possible. Click here for tips for if you ever get caught in a storm.Tornado warning issued for Polk County, other areas in central Iowa A tornado warning has been issued for central Iowa areas including parts of Polk, Marion, Jasper and Warren counties through 9:30 p.m.People in Des Moines and the surrounding areas should take cover. ����vlog has received word that patients at Mercy Hospital downtown have been moved into interior hallways. The thunderstorm capable of producing tornadoes was located on the south side of Des Moines moving northeast at 30 mph. Towns in the path include Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Altoona, Carlisle, Mitchellville and further northeast.Severe weather in Iowa: Polk County now under tornado warningsTornado confirmed by radar near CummingA radar confirmed tornado was confirmed near Cumming, south of West Des Moines, around 8:23 p.m. Friday night. WATCH: Traffic camera shows storm in West Des MoinesThousands without power in Iowa More than 4,500 MidAmerican Energy customers are without power in the Council Bluffs area as of 8 p.m. Friday, and another 900 are out around Fort Dodge. Report power outages:MidAmerican EnergyAlliant EnergyBlack Hills EnergyAccess Energy CooperativeIowa Association of Electric CooperativesShare videos, photos of storm with ����vlogIf you've captured videos or photos from today's storms, please consider sharing them with us through this link. Tornado warnings move into central IowaStrong storms that have produced several tornadoes in southwest Iowa continue to move northeast, triggering new tornado warnings. Madison County is under a tornado warning through 8 p.m. The storm is capable of producing tornadoes and quarter-sized hail. Tornado watch for central, southern Iowa until 9 p.m.Seventeen central and southern Iowa counties are under a tornado watch through 9 p.m. Friday. That includes Adair, Adams, Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Clarke, Crawford, Decatur, Greene, Guthrie, Madison, Ringgold, Sac, Taylor and Union counties. A few tornadoes are likely with intense tornadoes possible, along with large hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph.Tornado-warned storms continue to move northeastTornado warnings are in effect for several western and southwestern counties. Parts of Crawford, Carroll and Shelby counties are under a tornado warning through 7:30 p.m. The storm is capable of damaging tornadoes and quarter-sized hail. Taylor, Adams, Union, Ringgold and Adair counties are also under a tornado warning through 7:45 p.m. after a tornado was confirmed near Clover Avenue and Cromwell Road near Creston in Union County.Flying debris could cause serious injury to anyone without shelter. Everyone within these areas should find a safe space and take cover. ����vlog meteorologist Zane Satre captures video of Union County tornadoPower outages reported in southwest IowaMore than 6,000 MidAmerican Energy customers are without power as of 6:40 p.m. Friday. Report power outages:MidAmerican EnergyAlliant EnergyBlack Hills EnergyAccess Energy CooperativeIowa Association of Electric CooperativesVideo shows tree damage near Manilla, Iowa����vlog meteorologist Trey Fulbright captures video of large tornado near Neola����vlog meteorologist Trey Fulbright and photographer Brandon Green were in southwest Iowa late Friday afternoon when a large tornado formed east of Neola. They have tracked the tornado toward Shelby, about 12 miles northeast of Neola. As of 6 p.m. Fulbright reported that the tornado had been on the ground close to 30 minutes. Watch two videos of the tornado below:Latest forecast from ����vlogTornadoes confirmed in southwest IowaThe National Weather Service says spotters confirmed a tornado around 5:15 p.m. about 9 miles east of Council Bluffs, moving northeast at 45 mph. A second area of rotation was located about 7 miles southwest of Treynor, moving in the same direction. The service says radar confirmed a tornado 7 miles northwest of Neola around 5:20 p.m.The storm is capable of producing more tornadoes and ping pong ball-sized hail. People in the area of Underwood, Neola and Minden, and rural areas in northwestern Pottawattamie and south-central Harrison counties, should take cover."Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building," the weather service said. "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."» Best places to be in your home during a tornadoMultiple tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm in southwest Iowa as storm moves eastTornado warnings are in effect for parts of six southwest Iowa counties as a powerful storm that produced several tornadoes in Nebraska moves east. Monona and Harrison counties are under a tornado warning through 5:45 p.m. The National Weather Service says the storm is capable of producing tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail, and is moving northeast at 50 mph. A tornado warning in Fremont and Montgomery is also in effect through 5:45 p.m..Mills and Pottawattamie are included in a tornado warning through 6 p.m. after a tornado was confirmed around 5 p.m. 3 miles northwest of Glenwood. A damaging tornado and ping pong ball-sized hail are possible. Tornadoes confirmed in eastern NebraskaThe National Weather Service has confirmed several tornadoes in eastern Nebraska, including twisters in Lancaster, Saunders, Boone and Butler counties. WATCH: Tornado video near Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday, April 26WATCH: Another angle of tornado near Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday, April 26Tornado watch extends into central IowaMore than two dozen Iowa counties are under a tornado watch Friday afternoon. The watch is in effect through 7 p.m. for the following counties: Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby and Woodbury. The watch is in effect through 9 p.m. for these counties: Adair, Adams, Audubon, Carroll, Cass, Clarke, Crawford, Dallas, Decatur, Greene, Guthrie, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor and Union.Western Iowa under tornado watchSeveral counties on the far western side of the state are under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Friday. The watch stretches from Sioux City to the Missouri border, including Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby and Woodbury counties. A watch does not mean tornadoes are imminent, just that the ingredients are in place for tornadic storms. If a storm is capable of producing a tornado, a tornado warning will be issued.Tornado warning in eastern Nebraska, moving eastA tornado warning touches multiple counties in eastern Nebraska, including Douglas County, where Omaha is located. Law enforcement confirmed at least one tornado about 20 minutes west of Omaha. The National Weather Service says this storm is moving northeast at 45 mph, with more tornadoes and softball-sized hail possible.Severe thunderstorm warning in west central IowaThe National Weather Service in Des Moines has enacted a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of west-central Iowa.The area under the warning includes Carroll, Glidden and Coon Rapids. Guthrie, Greene, Carroll and Audubon counties are impacted.The warning is scheduled to last until 1:45 p.m.Weather Aware: What’s the difference between a watch and a warning?Here’s how to make sure your phone provides severe weather alertsWhen storms are in the forecast, you want to make sure your mobile phone settings allow for alerts that warn you of severe weather.The U.S. Homeland Security Department says to check your phone's settings and ensure you have "Government Alerts" or "Emergency Alert Messages" enabled. You can keep track of the weather wherever you are with the ����vlog app: Apple | Google PlayWe'll send you weather alerts and you can track live radar right on your phone.Get the latest ����vlog forecast hereWorld of Outlaws sprint car races canceled Friday at Knoxville RacewayFriday night's World of Outlaws sprint car races at the Knoxville Raceway are canceled. For those with tickets the World of Outlaws website posted this message: You will receive a face value credit – good for two years – to your account. If you prefer to roll your tickets to tomorrow’s (April 27) Premier Chevy Dealers Clash finale or prefer a refund, contact the Knoxville Raceway ticket office at (641) 842-5431.Drake Relays delayed; see updated scheduleThe Drake Relays started a weather delay around 10:35 a.m. and Drake Stadium was evacuated due to heavy rain and lightning in the area. Fans were allowed back in the stadium around 11:40 and competition resumed around 12:05 p.m.Here's the latest schedule after the delay: Relays officials have provided this map of where to go during the evacuation. FRIDAY FORECAST: See the latest Storm Team 8 forecast hereDrake Relays off to a rainy start today����vlog's Shannon Ehrhardt is dealing with the rain at the Drake Relays today.Remember: no umbrellas are allowed in the stadium for the relays, meaning fans will be relying on ponchos to stay dry.Friday's severe weather riskMuch of Iowa is under a Level 3 of 5 risk for severe storms Friday.The day started off with some scattered non-severe thunderstorms in Iowa. Some of this rain could linger into midday, with cloud cover hanging around into the afternoon.By late afternoon, a low-pressure center will be coming out of Nebraska into the Sioux City area. Any storm that forms in that part of northwest Iowa could produce a tornado, similar to last Tuesday. Farther south, a boundary will cross the Missouri River into southwest Iowa by early evening. Storms are possible along this boundary and could be severe as they sweep eastward into the evening. Tornadoes, hail, and wind all are possible.The most likely time for severe storms Friday is from mid-afternoon through about sunset.����vlog ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | TwitterSaturday and Sunday's outlook Saturday, Iowa will be in between the two main weather systems. Friday's low-pressure center will be gone, but the trailing cold front will get hung up across the state. Eastern and southeast Iowa have the best chance at a severe storm Saturday. All of Central and Southern Iowa is under a slight risk (2 out of 5) for severe weather on Saturday. Timing will be limited to late afternoon into the evening on Saturday. Hail and wind right now are the biggest threats for Saturday. By Sunday, the second low-pressure center arrives.This low looks to track over northwest Iowa, putting much of the state in the warm, moist zone of that system. Severe weather potential will depend a lot on the position of another cold front. Afternoon would be the likely time as of now, but it's too early to know the exact threats. Rainfall outlook through SundayMost of the state will likely see 2-3 inches of rain by the end of Sunday. Central Iowa, including Des Moines, will be within that range, with higher totals expected the farther east you move.More severe weather coverageWeather Aware: Tornado safety tipsWeather Aware: How to make sure your phone provides severe weather alertsWeather Aware: Why is a clear sky bad on severe weather days?Weather Aware: What's the difference between rain and thunderstorms