Supercell thunderstorms and tornadoes brought devastation to several central states earlier this week, and the danger is far from over.

“They were wonderful, just really wonderful human beings,” son-in-law Steve Rehfeldt said after Edward and Arlene Kozlowski were killed when a tornado tore through Lake Village, Indiana. The loss of the couple,

A powerful EF3 tornado violently twisted and morphed as it moved across open fields. The extreme storm caused injuries but thankfully no lives were lost. Witness the raw power of severe weather and the intensity of storm chasing during this dramatic tornado event.

Violent storms are a growing danger for much of the U.S. Forecasters hope a new tool can keep more people safe. (AP Photo)

A rare and potentially dangerous storm system is barreling toward the DMV as forecasters say the region could be facing tornadoes, destructive winds, and widespread power outages by Monday afternoon.The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center have placed the DC metro area under a

The period between midafternoon and early evening is of greatest concern, but some storms are possible earlier.

Tornado watches dotted an almost continuous line from South Texas to Southern Michigan on Tuesday night as a sprawling storm system dumped heavy rain and hail reportedly the size of baseballs across a huge section of the Central United States.

Today's forecast indicates a serious threat of tornados across much of NC today.

The cities, also including Hickory, are under an "enhanced risk" of "numerous severe thunderstorms," NWS meteorologists said Saturday.

A tornado watch issued for several New Jersey counties has been canceled, but a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and possibly severe thunderstorms remain in store.