Cities like Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee are at risk for a severe weather outbreak on May 15, forecasters said.

A line of severe thunderstorms is likely this evening for Lower Michigan. Let's look closely at when, where and what type of severe weather is expected.

Possible record-breaking highs are expected as severe storms approach the Chicago area on Thursday. There's a possibility for strong to severe thunderstorms late in the day and night. The Storm Prediction Center has put Chicago under a level 3 risk for severe weather across parts of the city.

The NWS Cleveland forecasts storms, potential severe weather, and temperature shifts for Ohio and surrounding areas.

Scientists are racing to boost early warning systems as climate change pushes tornadoes into unpredictable new patterns.

These impacts included damaging winds with gusts possibly exceeding 75 mph, 2" in diameter hail (size of a hen egg), and a few tornadoes. Make sure to know your severe weather plan if we do see any developments this evening.

According to the Storm Prediction, the strongest storms could generate hail up to 3 inches in diameter (the size of baseballs and large apples) and strong tornadoes.

It’s been a year since three tornadoes were reported in Tallahassee and Leon County. Many residents were starting their day when alerts sounded on their phones.

A weeklong severe weather threat continues on Thursday as millions of people in major Midwest cities like Chicago and Milwaukee brace for powerful storms that could pack very large hail, hurricane-force wind gusts and strong tornadoes.