Cooler air surging south across the state has confined the severe weather risk to mainly far southern and southeast Iowa. This will likely shift south out of the state within the next 90 minutes. Heavy rain continues closer to the metro, but the severe weather risk is over.

After an afternoon filled with tornado sirens, lightning strikes, torrential rain and visible cloud rotation near Iowa Speedway, IndyCar canceled Friday afternoon practice.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The immediate Kansas City area is included in a severe thunderstorm watch through 10 p.m. Friday night. The National Weather Service says hail up to the size of ping pong balls, winds up to 70 miles per hour and frequent lightning are possible with the storms that develop.

Severe weather disrupted events at the Iowa Speedway in Newton on Friday as tornado sirens sounded and fans were told to take shelter. The alert came during the INDYCAR race. The spectators were forced to evacuate the area quickly.

Visible funnel clouds near the track ensure IndyCar drivers will not be playing ‘Twister’ in practice today at the Iowa Speedway

Spectators of the INDYCAR race at Iowa Speedway were forced to take shelter during a tornado warning on Friday. A message over the speedway's speakers advises people take shelter.

A confirmed tornado is moving through Davenport, Iowa, prompting urgent warnings for people in the area to take shelter. The tornado was reportedly spotted just northwest of Davenport and is now heading toward Le Claire and Princeton.