TWIN FALLS, Idaho - Severe thunderstorms moving through central Idaho has prompted the National Weather Service in Boise to issued a severe thunderstorm warning for central Twin Falls County in until 2:45 p.m. PT/ 3:45 p.m. MT.

Earlier, the Weather Service had issued a tornado warning for the area.

National Weather Service officials say the storm is dangerous and could produce winds in excess of 70 mph, nickel-sized hail and deadly cloud to ground lightning.  People should move to a shelter, preferably inside a strong building away from windows.

At last report, the storm was located 19 miles west of Rogerson or 24 northwest of Jackpot and was moving east. The storm is expected to be near the towns of Rogerson and Hollister around 2:30 p.m. PT/ 3:30 p.m. MT.

Earlier when it was a tornado warning, the storm passed through Twin Falls and the towns of Kimberley and Hansen. It dumped heavy rain in Kuna and hail in Eagle. One tree was snapped at a Boise home, but otherwise no major damage was reported.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 9:00 p.m. MT/8:00 p.m. PT Tuesday for south central Idaho.

Safety tips from National Weather Service

National Weather Service officials advise people to not try to outrun a tornado. Cars are easily tossed by a tornado. If you are caught in the path of a tornado, leave the car and go to a strong building. If no safe structure is nearby, seek shelter in a ditch or low spot and cover your head.

In a house, the safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement under a workbench or sturdy piece of furniture. If there is no basement, seek shelter in the lowest floor of the building. Use blankets or pillows to cover your body and stay away from windows.

If in a mobile home, evacuate and get inside a substantial structure. If no shelter is available, lie flat in the nearest ditch or other low spot and cover your head with your hands.