A large area of severe thunderstorms is forecast into Tuesday night and will overlap areas in the Ohio, Tennessee and middle Mississippi valleys that were hit by deadly and damaging storms, forecasters say.

Violent storms and long-lived tornadoes could hit the central and eastern U.S. through the weekend, bringing widespread damage, power outages, and dangerous travel conditions.

Severe storms are anticipated in the central US, following deadly tornadoes in Kentucky. The National Weather Service warns of diverse weather hazards, including thunderstorms, large hail, and intense heat.