Dozens of tornadoes are reported from thunderstorms that lit up the radar from Wisconsin to Mississippi in the early hours Saturday.

Severe storms are on the way this weekend and have the potential for unleashing powerful tornadoes and destructive hail across the South. A "squall line of storms" will begin to develop Friday afternoon in the central U.

The National Weather Service continues to update its forecast for Friday night's severe weather in the Tri-State. The risk of tornadoes has increased.

The fast-moving line of storms was capable of producing destructive winds over 70 miles per hour and potential tornadoes, and was expected to clear the Chicago area and Northwest

After a day of near record-high temperatures and sunny skies, the Chicago area is bracing for possibly severe storms and dangerously high winds heading into Saturday. A severe thunderstorm watch is currently in effect for all Illinois counties of the Chicago area until 2 a.