It's been a siege of severe weather this week. Another rash of storms is firing up in some of the same areas hit earlier. Our latest forecast shows where tornadoes, hail and flooding rain could happen again.

Cameras were rolling as a tornado spun up and struck areas near Rochester, Minnesota, live on The Weather Channel on Friday afternoon. The twister didn’t appear to be actively causing any significant damage at the time, but it was just the first confirmed tornado in a large-scale threat. This is part of a possible severe weather outbreak in the Midwest and Plains Friday afternoon and evening. For the latest forecast, click here.

It’s going to be a tense weekend for thousands of people in Northern Michigan, heavy rain and rising rivers have already washed out roads, crumbled bridges and pushed into neighborhoods and homes. All eyes are on dams in Cheboygan, Newaygo county. With more severe storms expected across the Great Lakes this weekend, some homes have been evacuated, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency. Here's the latest.

Tornado sirens woke up people in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as severe storms and a now confirmed EF1 twister raked across the city early Wednesday. Massive trees crashed to the ground across the city. Roommates in one house say they’re feeling pretty lucky after a tree smashed into their roof. Two Ann Arbor ice arenas were also damaged by the powerful winds. See the aftermath here.

When severe weather strikes, being prepared and knowing what to do could save your life. Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser explains exactly when it’s time to act and take shelter, why you shouldn’t rely on sirens and the surprising things to have in your emergency kit.