More than 7 million Americans are facing the highest risk of powerful storms

These initial storms are expected to bring large hail, damaging winds and potentially a few tornadoes

By JEFF MARTINConcern is rising that the first major storm outbreak in the run-up to spring could strike the nation’s heartland, putting mi...

Forecasters say the first major storm outbreak ahead of spring is threatening much of the United States

Forecasters say the upcoming severe weather season will look different from last spring’s headline‑grabbing tornado outbreaks. 

Other significant weather threats, like damaging hail, straight-line winds, and flash floods, are also possible.

The Monroe County Airport and a Fifth Third Bank both suffered tornado damage in Indiana on Thursday.

More than 90,000 people in Southern California were given minutes to take shelter on Monday morning amid a tornado threat.

Powerful storm threatens Southern California with tornadoes, 60 mph winds, flooding, and up to 3 feet of mountain snow.

The most intense storms were reported near Lake Charles, Louisiana

A strong storm system is bringing tornado watches and widespread damage across the Southeast just as the Northeast starts to warm up

Tornado warnings are in place across Louisiana and Mississippi into Sunday morning, with residents urged to stay alert.

The NWS office in Birmingham warned that a watch remained in place for central Alabama Saturday.

The National Weather Service said: "Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed."

Last summer saw the most destructive tornado in 12 years