Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats in Friday’s forecast, but the weather service noted the possibility of tornadoes, while low, cannot

Storms return to North Texas Friday, with widespread rain and a somewhat higher threat level than on Thursday. A stalled front and a dryline will help initiate the storms, while sufficient moisture combined with the above-average temperatures will fuel the storms.

After a warm and dry week, severe storms are in the forecast for North Texas over the weekend. Storm chances (30%) will increase in the afternoon and evening hours (4-10 p.m.) on Friday, May 16, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.

Scattered thunderstorms and high winds swept through Northwest Indiana Thursday night leaving downed trees and power lines and more than 44,000 residents still without power as of late Friday afternoon.

A series of powerful thunderstorms blew through the Chicago area, delaying a major concert, snapping trees and leaving thousands of people in the dark.