On the evening of April 23, a tornado warning was issued for parts of central Iowa, including Ames, Huxley, Slater, Cambridge, and Kelley. The National Weather Service (NWS) indicated a possible tornado touchdown near Ames in Story County, approximately 30 miles north of Des Moines. Authorities, including the Iowa State University Police Department, urged residents to seek shelter immediately. As of the latest reports, no injuries or damage have been confirmed. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Sheldahl, about 11 miles southwest of Ames, moving northeast at 40 mph. The storm posed significant hazards, including flying debris that could endanger those without shelter, and potential damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, and vehicles. Communities in the storm's path were warned to take cover as the storm approached Nevada around 7:45 p.m. CDT. Residents are advised to seek shelter in sturdy buildings, ideally in interior rooms on the lowest floors, away from windows.