Strong to severe storms will be moving through the area during the overnight hours Friday into the early hours of Saturday.

With storms back in the forecast, it's important to clear up the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.

The National Weather Service received no reports of tornado touchdowns Friday night after cancelling a tornado watch early for several Northern Illinois counties.

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, Tornado Watches in effect in parts of Siouxland as severe weather threat is on the rise Thursday afternoon ...

After severe weather and heavy rain on Thursday, more storms are headed for Iowa on Friday afternoon prompting a tornado watch and flood watch.

After an afternoon filled with tornado sirens, lightning strikes, torrential rain and visible cloud rotation near Iowa Speedway, IndyCar canceled Friday afternoon practice.

After an afternoon filled with tornado sirens, lightning strikes, torrential rain and visible cloud rotation near Iowa Speedway, IndyCar canceled Friday afternoon practice.

If the risk increases, the service may issue a severe weather watch. Residents should check the NWS website to make further determinations before making plans.