Southeast Michigan faces the highest risk with downbursts capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 MPH and the potential for localized flooding from slow-moving storms.

In the Midwest, quarter-sized hail and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, while in the South, flood alerts are in effect for areas that were devastated by flash floods last week.

Having reliable, loud, and timely emergency alerts on your phone or device is important because when severe weather strikes, every second counts.

Thunderstorms moving through Colorado’s mountains could bring heavy rain, large hail and wind gusts to parts of the south metro and Interstate 25 corridor.

Severe thunderstorm warnings popped off in the greater Chicago area through the evening Thursday, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from the Windy City Smokeout.

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. ​​Deadly floods in Texas last week have left at least 111 people dead, with more than 160 still missing.

Indianapolis is set to experience severe weather with thunderstorms and high heat indices; residents are warned of potential wind damage and storm-related hazards.

It's the middle of severe weather season in Ohio, meaning more storms are likely still to come. Here's how the state will let you know when severe weather hits.

Scattered storms will pop up around the Kansas City area Friday evening. The First Alert Weather team has designated Friday as an Alert Day due to the possibility of severe storms. The main threats associated with these storms are potential damaging wind and hail.

Chicago faced a stormy weekend with severe weather threats, including hail and gusty winds, according to forecasts.

Friday is another First Alert Weather Day. Ahead of a cold front, additional thunderstorms are expected Friday afternoon and evening. There is a risk for severe weather on Friday with most of Siouxland under a Level 1/5 Marginal Risk. The main threats are strong wind gusts and hail.

The storm traveling east has already resulted in an evacuation order from the Harley-Davidson festival on Milwaukee's lakefront.