When a warning is issued, take action. This means tornado conditions are imminent and have been spotted either by someone on the ground or by radar. Warning areas are typically smaller than those within a watch and are issued for a shorter time period, typically about 15 minutes.

A Tornado Watch has been issued for the western half of the state through 1.am. A powerful squall line has formed across Illinois and will is moving into western Indiana. Damaging winds, large and

After scattered rain and downpours on-and-off for your Friday, watch for a line of severe wind storms after 10 p.m. tonight. A stray tornado is possible for Indiana.

Researchers are working to determine if there is any relationship between climate change and the number and severity of tornadoes

Watches typically cover extensive areas, sometimes spanning multiple counties or states, and can remain in effect for several hours. During a watch, it's advisable to stay vigilant, monitor weather updates, and be prepared to seek shelter if conditions deteriorate.

Most of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky's tornado watches have been canceled as showers and thunderstorms continue Sunday night.

For the second time this week, severe weather battered parts of central Indiana. A powerful storm swept through several communities, leaving behind a trail of damage. Multiple storm

The National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency, the most severe type of warning that exists, in Lake City, Arkansas.

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Lawrence County until 10 p.m. CDT. A Flood Watch has been issued in Indiana for Orange, Washington, Scott, Jefferson, Dubois, Crawford, Perry, Harrison, Floyd and Clark counties from 8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday morning.

A powerful, wide-reaching spring storm is threatening parts of the central and eastern US, with a life-threatening outbreak of long-lived and strong tornadoes possible in some areas. Follow here for live updates.