Kentucky residents were clearing debris from buildings torn apart by the severe weather hitting the South and the Midwest.

The severe storms expected tonight in Clarksville could bring damaging winds up to 70 mph, large hail up to 2 inches in diameter, possibly strong tornadoes and flooding.

Campbell and Owen. Affected counties in southeast Indiana include Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio, and Switzerland. More: What's the difference between a tornado watch and a warning? Here's what to know ...

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A lower risk is expected around Chicago, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Aurora and Naperville, Illinois, with a 2% chance of tornadoes forecast for St. Louis, Toledo and Dayton ...