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.

A life-threatening outbreak of long-lived and strong tornadoes is expected today in parts of the central and eastern US from a powerful, wide-reaching spring storm.

Forecasters say the potent system raises the risk of life-threatening flash flooding in parts of the U.S. starting Wednesday.

A viral video captured the moment a Gary resident and his son saved their family dog just moments before a tornado swept through and destroyed their backyard.

As a violent and deadly month of tornadoes comes to an end, the atmosphere over parts of the U.S. will continue to produce outbreaks of severe storms.

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Up to 72 million from Texas to Michigan are under severe storm risk as heavy rains, flash flooding and strong tornadoes are forecast to hit the lower Ohio Valley and the mid-South.

Indianapolis, Indiana weather radar Severe storms capable of dropping heavy rain resulting in flooding, hail, and spawning tornadoes are moving through Indiana on Wednesday evening and through the night,