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

Last night's severe weather kicked off a flood watch in Ohio, but tornadoes can form any time. Here's what to know about them and how they form.

A dangerous and potentially historic flood event is bearing down on 22 million Americans from Arkansas to Ohio this week.

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

Strong Winds Strong winds of 55 mph or more can cause significant damage even though no tornado is present. "Downbursts" are columns of air that slam to the earth and spread high winds in many directions. Downbursts can be just as damaging as tornadoes; if such conditions are present, take the same precautions as you would for a tornado.

Yet again, another round of severe weather is set to threaten the central U.S. with damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes starting late Tuesday and continuing through Thursday.

Northeastern Arkansas saw a tornado emergency issued as a large twister hit Lake City. The tornado was a part of a storm sweeping from Texas to Ohio.

Putnam County officials reported three injuries from a potential tornado in the Dupont area late Wednesday night

Strong to severe storms hit News 5's viewing area Wednesday night through Thursday morning, including a Tornado Warning in Tuscarawas County.

Findlay, Hancock County, and a large part of Ohio have been placed under a Tornado Watch until 4 a.m. Thursday. Forecasters say a few tornadoes are likely as severe storms race across the state. 75 mph wind gusts,

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

Tornadoes are sweeping across areas of the South and Midwest of the United States, leaving a trail of destruction and tens of thousands of homes without power. Flash flooding is expected to follow the violent storms as the National Weather Service warns of a threat to life.