Millions are bracing for severe weather as rain, hail and high winds are set to sweep across the United States from the Midwest to New England. TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the storm’s projected path.

Storms with the potential for hail, flooding and ... Illinois, Ohio and New York, according to data from Tuesday. Including wind reports, there were 294 storm reports by the end of Tuesday.

Officials in the Upper Midwest warned of possible power outages and closed some schools early as the storms loomed.

On Thursday, a storm system brought strong winds, large hail, tornadoes and thunderstorms to the Midwest. The severe weather is expected to shift and continue over the weekend.

A tornado watch spans the Midwest on Monday ... risk in place from central Ohio to western New York. Damaging wind, tornadoes and large hail are all possible in these areas.

As a punishing heat wave takes hold of Texas, weather forecasters are warning that severe storms with hail and even hurricane-force winds could hobble parts of Appalachia and the Midwest.

Tornadoes are also another prime concern for portions of the Plains and later the Midwest ... New York and northwestern New England. The main threats will be from strong wind gusts and hail ...

Forecasters said Texas may see hail as large as baseballs. Some Moderate High By Amy Graff Amy Graff ... with large hail, damaging winds, flash floods and a couple of tornadoes all expected ...

Forecasters warn of storms and quarter-sized hail. Wednesday's forecast calls clear skies, cooler temps. Southeast Michigan could soon be facing a trifecta of high winds, scattered thunderstorms ...

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