Researchers are working to determine if there is any relationship between climate change and the number and severity of tornadoes

A life-threatening outbreak of long-lived and strong tornadoes is expected today in parts of the central and eastern US from a powerful, wide-reaching spring storm.

A tree lies on top of a damaged home where authorities say a 56-year-old man was killed during a Sunday, May 30 storm in Stockbridge Township, seen on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The National Weather Service reported that an EF-1 tornado touched down in the area. Jacob Hamilton | MLive.com

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.

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam declared a state of local emergency Thursday at 1 p.m. as the Hamilton County city reckons with ongoing storm damage and recovery operations.

A destructive weather event will continue for millions of people across the Mid-South on Thursday, with the marathon storm persisting until Sunday.

Matt Vandevander took cover in his bathtub when a tornado hit his home in Tennessee. Vandevander escaped the “crazy experience” with minor injuries. He spoke to NBC News' Steven Romo about surviving the storm.