"The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 3 a.m. for southeastern and east central Alabama," according to the National Weather Service.

They're much more common than tornadoes. Here's why severe thunderstorms are dangerous and why you should take action when a warning is issued.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for most of east Texas until 10 a.m. Saturday morning. Thunderstorms in the watch area will be capable of large hail up to quarter or golf ball sized, damaging wind gusts,

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County starting at 4:18 p.m. March 13.

A dangerous storm system is expected to sweep through the St. Louis region Friday evening, bringing the potential for destructive winds and fast-moving tornadoes, with the metro area under a Level 4 out of 5 risk for severe weather. Edward Coristine was most recently in his freshman year at Northeastern University, where he studied engineering.

"The storm which prompted the warning is moving out of Franklin county. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 10 a.m. for north central and northwestern Alabama," says the National Weather Service.

Severe thunderstorm warning extended for most of central Iowa. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a severe weather warning for most of central Iowa. It will exp

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Union County, North Carolina, until 9:45 a.m. Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich has the latest track.