A round of fast-moving severe thunderstorms plowed through the Chicago area Sunday afternoon, producing hurricane-force winds and prompting tornado warnings in parts of Northwest Indiana. A tornado watch was issued throughout most the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana for much of the afternoon.

A severe weather outbreak is taking shape across the central and eastern United States, setting the stage for a weekend of thunderstorms, hail and potential tornadoes. Widespread storms are expected to sweep through a region stretching from Texas to Michigan on Sunday.

Worst part of the storm should hit Middle Tennessee after 10 p.m. Sunday with winds, rain and chance of tornadoes

Severe thunderstorms are expected to sweep eastward from the Plains through the Midwest and South, then into the East by Monday. You can track the threat for tornadoes, damaging winds, hail and flooding here using our maps.

Severe weather is forecast to hit the Columbia area of South Carolina on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. The Midlands are under an enhanced risk for severe weather Monday, with a damaging wind and tornado threat,

Scattered activity will develop during PM hours, with strong storms possible north of Orlando. Monday’s highs will be in the

Severe weather is expected to hit the region over the next 24 hours, with thunderstorms bringing large hail, lightning, and damaging winds, with the potential for tornadoes in South-Central Missouri and North-Central Arkansas,

The tornado watch is in effect till 7 p.m. for Chicago, the surrounding south and west suburbs and northwest Indiana. The National Weather Service warns of tornadoes, hail the size of ping-pong balls and 70 mph winds.