The storms could produce damaging gusts, large hail and a few strong tornadoes.

Authorities say at least three people are dead and several others injured after a suspected tornado swept through southwestern Michigan. In Branch County, Michigan, the sheriff said a suspected tornado in the Union Lake area left three people dead and at least 12 people injured,

Thunderstorms are expected to hit Oklahoma on Thursday and Friday, with rain starting as early as 5 p.m. Thursday. Track the storms here.

Severe thunderstorms struck Oklahoma Thursday night, resulting in fatalities and raising concerns for intensified weather, including tornado threats across central U.S. states on Friday.