Wednesday's live blog: Severe threat stretchs from Texas to NY

More severe storms are expected on the heels of Tuesday's deadly tornado outbreak that impacted the Midwest. Damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, and flash flooding threats extend from the Plains to the Great Lakes today. This live blog will have up-to-the-minute updates throughout the day.

With intense storms developing in Texas, now is the time to turn on your Weather & Radar app alerts. Click the link below to learn how.

Severe storms are firing up from the Plains to the Northeast. A few tornadoes are possible in Texas.

Storms extend from Texas to New York on the WeatherRadar. Keep an eye on conditions in your area.

A tornado watch is now in effect for parts of north and central Texas through 8 p.m. CT. Conditions are favorable for tornado development. Now is a good time to make sure your Weather & Radar app alerts are turned on.

Flash flooding is also a concern today, with a slight risk (a level 2 out of 5) of excessive rain in effect across northern Texas, southern Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

The WeatherRadar shows strong storms erupting across the central Plains and over the lower Great Lakes.

Severe storms are once again a threat for millions today. The threat of strong storms extends from Texas to New York, with the greatest risk of severe weather stretching from central Texas into Arkansas.