On Wednesday at 8:42 p.m. the National Weather Service released an updated severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 9 p.m. for Benton, Clackamas, Columbia, Hood River, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk,

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for much of western Washington and Oregon on Wednesday for the potential threat of hail, lightning, strong winds and heavy rain. Here are the latest updates.

With last week being severe weather awareness week, it is important to understand the basics of severe weather to keep you and your loved ones safe during a severe weather event.