Midwest Braces for Severe Storms and Tornado Threat

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of the Ohio Valley and southern Great Lakes as severe storms, including tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail, are expected to hit the region. At least 17 tornadoes were reported in the Midwest on Tuesday, with a new system forecasted to bring severe weather to the South on Thursday. The cold front will also bring much cooler air to the central and southern Plains, with below-average temperatures expected to reach most areas east of the Rockies by the weekend.