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.

A viral video captured the moment a Gary resident and his son saved their family dog just moments before a tornado swept through and destroyed their backyard.

Forecasters say the potent system raises the risk of life-threatening flash flooding in parts of the U.S. starting Wednesday.

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

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As thunderstorms threatened to hit parts of the Midwest and South, forecasters warned of flash flooding and tornadoes.

The National Weather Service said the tornado - which cut a path through Nevada, Missouri - extended nearly 17 miles and had a width of 600 yards. Maximum wind speeds reached nearly 100 mph.