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

Severe thunderstorms are possible across a broad swath of the Great Plains this afternoon into tonight, with a few tornadoes and isolated very large hail. A concentration of severe winds -- some 75 mph or more -- is expected across a portion of the central Plains this evening… pic.twitter.com/FbnlyFrs3M

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