There are tornadoes on the ground right now in Illinois. The heat and humidity are increasing over Indiana and the southern half of Lower Michigan. This newest tornado watch issued at around 1 p.m. Eastern covers the next area to have tornadic storms move into it.

A tornado watch was issued for Southwest Michigan early Wednesday afternoon, specifically the counties of Berrien, Branch, Cass and St. Joseph where the watch will be in effect into 8 p.m. ET. June is considered the peak tornado season in Southeast Michigan.

Much of the central United States, from Texas through Missouri and up into the Great Lakes region, was threatened by severe weather Wednesday, with the potential for powerful winds, large hail and even a few tornadoes.

Severe weather bringing heavy rainfall, damaging winds, flooding and stronger tornadoes is barreling toward Chicago Wednesday afternoon.A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Benton, Jasper and Newton counties in Indiana until 2:30 p.

Severe storms could bring damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and tornadoes with large hail to metro Detroit on Wednesday, June 18.

For current severe weather coverage, watch the video below or click here to watch on YouTube and join the chat and comment. Live Updates: 7:09 p.m. NWS is watching rotation in central Ingham County. No tornado reported on the ground,