News about Texas, tornadoes

Enhanced threat corridors exist for severe thunderstorm gusts this morning from eastern Iowa over northern Illinois, and hail (some very large) this afternoon and evening from eastern Oklahoma to north Texas. Visit weather.gov for updates. pic.twitter.com/JUSTrAUpon

More severe thunderstorms are forecast today, mainly over the plains states where there will be a threat for deadly lightning, damaging winds, large hail and even tornadoes. Stay #WeatherReady and check the forecast for your local area at weather.gov. pic.twitter.com/vH89pmOYht

Radar update 8:31 PM. Even though the severe storm appears weaker, lightning has been detected over 70 miles away (Polk County)! This is a great example of whenever you see lightning, go indoors. We continue to monitor this storm as it edges closer to Houston County. #txwx pic.twitter.com/hs13QCPvUc

7:00 PM Radar Update: severe storm located west of Centerville is responsible for some lightning in Madison & Houston counties. The storm is slowly moving east and is being closely monitored as it has produced hail & a tornado. Stay weather alert Madison/Houston counties! #txwx pic.twitter.com/oi15bq8QEY