"Live Updates: Severe Spring Storm Threatens US with Tornadoes, Hail, and Wind"

A powerful storm system brought tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and tennis ball-sized hail to the central United States, with more than 8 million Americans under warnings for severe weather. Damage to houses, trees, and power lines has been reported from Texas to Kentucky, with residents sharing videos of cracked windshields and hail the size of a person's palm. More than 50 million Americans are currently facing the threat of severe storms this week, with risks of tornadoes, flooding, and snowstorms sweeping central and eastern US. The severe weather threat is intensifying from Tuesday and will extend into Wednesday, unleashing powerful tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail as large as golf balls in some areas.