The first full week of meteorological spring brought a severe weather threat to the Central U.S. with 24 confirmed tornadoes and multiple fatalities.

Life-threatening storms erupted across the Midwest and Southern Plains Tuesday, hurling grapefruit-size hail, drenching downpours that triggered dangerous flooding, and spawning powerful tornadoes — leaving a trail of widespread destruction.

Strong tornadoes are possible in North Texas but Houston's severe weather threat arrives Saturday with damaging winds and an isolated tornado risk.

An elderly couple in Indiana was found dead after their home was destroyed as a string of tornadoes touched down in multiple states on Tuesday. At least 17 tornadoes were reported in Indiana, Illinois,

Parts of North Texas saw strong to severe thunderstorms on Tuesday night as a line of storms moved through the area. Severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings were issued at different points in the night,

The risks for tornadoes and severe weather have shifted eastward into the Ohio Valley and the mid-Atlantic after multiple apparent tornadoes swept through Illinois and Indiana on Tuesday.

A First Alert Weather Day is in place for both Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of severe weather.

Powerful storms swept across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, spawning multiple tornadoes and causing widespread damage.