The National Weather Service late Sunday issued a tornado warning for parts of central Ohio as a storm front came through.

Damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes will be possible. The threat may end earlier than the expiration of the watch, depending on the speed of these storms. All northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan counties are under a flood watch.

The increased threat of strong storms just before midnight on Wednesday will continue overnight into Thursday.

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.

The national weather service issues watches and warnings for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. What's worse? What do they mean?

Severe weather is predicted for the central United States, including potentially deadly tornadoes, large hail and localized flooding that could affect as many as 32 million people through Sunday from Dallas to Cleveland.

On April 2 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a severe weather outlook that is typically only issued two to three times per yer. The

The National Weather Service is responsible for issuing watches, warnings and advisories to alert the public when dangerous weather conditions are expected.