Strong storms hit Michigan Tuesday night, triggering tornado warnings in some counties and watches in others. What's the difference between the two?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There is nothing like going on a storm chase and encountering a tornado, as video from Tuesday's severe weather in Iowa shows.

Tornado watches and tornado warnings have different purposes, and you should react to each differently, AccuWeather explains. A tornado watch is typically issued hours in advance by NOAA's Storm ...

Construction crews are clearing wreckage in Union City while FEMA teams assess whether Southwest Michigan qualifies for federal disaster aid. Small towns like Union City face tens of thousands in ...

The Storm Prediction Center has targeted the most populated part of Michigan for possibly some significant severe thunderstorms this evening. The atmospheric conditions are in place for damaging hail ...