A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Texas, with residents being urged to "seek shelter immediately" as sirens blare across the region. Powerful storms struck North Texas early Tuesday, triggering multiple severe weather alerts.

The National Weather Service announced there is a chance of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across Oklahoma Monday night and Tuesday morning.

Severe storms and tornadoes are threatening the two states. See which areas are at risk, when storms will hit, and what experts are saying.

HOGANSVILLE, Ga. — The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Troup County during the early morning storms on Sunday, Feb. 16. According to the NWS, the tornado first touched down at 4:25 a.m. northeast of Hogansville off Highway 29, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted.

The firings of hundreds of National Weather Service employees will affect local forecasters’ ability to warn the public about dangerous weather, local meteorologists warn.

The NOAA and weather service are the latest government agencies hit with mass layoffs. Jim Cantore, Al Rocker decry loss and talk about the impact it will have

Don't treat tornado watches or warnings lightly. Deadly twisters can hit in Mississippi all year. See what the weather data says about historic storms

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency layoffs at the Oklahoma National Weather Center raise safety concerns during tornado season.