The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning spanning parts of several counties in North Texas on Friday afternoon.Van Zandt, Hopkins and Henderson counties were the latest to have been under tornado warnings.

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.

Staying informed about the forecast and knowing what to do before and during an event saves lives. Here are some things you need to know to stay safe.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Lauderdale and Colbert Counties until 6 a.m. Any storm that can move into northwest Alabama overnight will be in a favorable environment for damaging winds,

Local and state authorities as well as Duke Energy are warning Hoosiers of severe weather threats and possible power outages that may occur in Indiana starting Wednesday evening. While Wednesday may bring heavy rain and possible destructive hail and tornadoes,

Several counties across Kentucky and Indiana were under a Tornado Watch or Warning Wednesday night. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A quick-moving storm caused wind damage in the Louisville area as it barreled through Kentucky and southern Indiana late Wednesday evening.

A powerful storm system will bring several life-threatening weather hazards to Tennessee starting Wednesday night, including the threat of flash flooding and tornados, warns the National Weather Service.

Multiple videos shared on social media show powerful tornadoes touching down and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.

Areas of West Tennessee have been hit by severe storms bringing tornadoes, damaging winds and heavy rain. Advertisement. About Our Ads

The small Tennessee town of Selmer awoke on Thursday to scenes of utter devastation, the aftermath of a brutal tornado that pulverized homes into piles of debris.

Selmer, Tennessee, sustained extensive damage after being struck by a tornado early Thursday morning. The Tennessee Health Department has reported at least two deaths statewide, including one in McNairy County,

The National Weather Service received more than 20 reports of tornadoes from Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee through Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana. The governors of Kentucky, Arkansas and Wisconsin issued states of emergency,