A powerful line of thunderstorms produced at least two radar-confirmed tornadoes in Mississippi around 6:30 a.m. CT. These storms were powered by a cold front from a cross-country storm that's delivering heavy rounds of rain to millions east of the Mississippi River,

Preliminary data from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center shows 2025 was the second consecutive year with above-historical-average tornado reports.

The 2026 tornado season started early with confirmed twisters in Oklahoma on Jan. 8. As the frequency of tornadoes grows, it’s more important than ever to be prepared with a tornado shelter plan, a fortified house and a home insurance policy.

A severe storm system that produced tornadoes in Oklahoma is moving toward Ohio. The storm is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to Ohio on Thursday evening. The system is predicted to weaken as it moves eastward across the state overnight.

Tornado warnings were issued across parts of Mississippi and Louisiana on Friday morning. No word on the extent of any damage or injuries. Damaging wind gusts are expected to remain the main threat of severe storms, but more tornadoes are possible.

Showers and thunderstorms will intensify and become more widespread Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. Damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes will be possible in places like New Orleans,

Several tornadoes touched down in parts of Oklahoma on Thursday morning. See where NWS confirms the most damage.

A lot of places feel like they never get tornadoes, because there are places that get them all the time. They're just not as common. That area of Maryland is part of the Appalachian Mountains. The terrain and overall position in the country is not great for tornadoes.