Millions are under weather warnings as mix of snow, thunderstorms, and high winds hit parts of the eastern US, while the west coast faces extreme heat.

Forecasters use the terms tornado watch and tornado warning when predicting if and where tornadoes are possible in an area. How are they different?

Powerful storms bring tornadoes, giant hail, and flooding across central United States, leaving thousands without power and millions under alert.

Much of the eastern US was urged to be on alert on Wednesday, March 11 as a line of storms moved through with a risk of hail, winds and tornadoes.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed the D.C. region under a Moderate Risk (level 4 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms.

Severe weather warnings and tornado watch are in effect for DC, DMV area impacting local airports. How to check flight status, cancellations, delays

Another significant severe weather outbreak is forecast for Tuesday, March 10, and Wednesday, March 11, meteorologists warned.

Tornado warnings were issued across parts of the central United States on March 10 as severe storms moved through multiple states. According to reports from the National Weather Service

Central Florida faces a heightened risk of severe weather today as a strong cold front moves through the area. Tracking the timing:

Severe storms arrived as forecast on the evening of March 10, whipping up high winds, enormous hailstones and tornadoes.

Wind gusts over 70 mph, hail bigger than baseballs and strong tornadoes are all possible from these storms.