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

Dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued Wednesday in parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Mississippi as storms hit those and other states in the evening. Numerous possible twisters were reported in the South overnight, particularly in Tennessee and Kentucky.

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.

The National Weather Service has now confirmed seven tornadoes touched down across the state in Sunday's storm.

A tree lies on top of a damaged home where authorities say a 56-year-old man was killed during a Sunday, May 30 storm in Stockbridge Township, seen on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The National Weather Service reported that an EF-1 tornado touched down in the area. Jacob Hamilton | MLive.com

Portions of West and Middle Tennessee could see tornadoes and flash flooding through the weekend. Here's what you need to know.