EDT on Sunday, the National Weather Service released a tornado warning in effect until 7:15 p.m. EDT for Livingston and Shiawassee counties.

EDT the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in effect until 6:15 p.m. EDT for Ionia and Kent counties.

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

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fired hundreds of employees at the end of February, including meteorologists.

Here is some clarity on tornado watch and warning distinctions amid increased weather risks during the spring.

FIRST ALERT: Storms later tonight through Monday morning. Damaging winds are possible (midnight through 4 a.m.) and tornado risk. That line will move toward our region through the late evening and, if it holds together, could bring us a quick-moving shot of strong to severe storms right around midnight.

CLEVELAND — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for several counties in the southern part of Northeast Ohio. These counties include: The watch will stay in effect until 3 a.m. on Monday.

A line of severe weather is crossing through southern Michigan, leading to severe thunderstorm warnings. See the latest radar here.

The entire Metro Detroit area is under severe weather warnings Sunday evening with lines of storms rolling through the area.

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