While this storm won't produce blockbuster snow totals, it's notable for strong winds. Some areas in the Plains and upper Midwest could experience dangerous travel from blizzard or near-blizzard conditions.

Our latest temperature outlook through June shows an expanding area of heat in the West and Plains, while the Northeast may keep its cool much of spring.

Wednesday is shaping up to be a potentially dangerous day across the upper Midwest, particularly in Illinois and Indiana. If storms are able to fire up, several tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail are possible from mid-afternoon into the evening before the system transitions to snow. Time it out here.

As deadly tornadoes swept through Alabama on Saturday, one family watched in horror as an EF2 twister ripped apart their farm in Gordo. Dramatic video shows the tornado destroying multiple chicken houses and sending debris flying.

The tropical weather outlook was issued midday Monday and highlighted a low-pressure system in the open Atlantic. No development was expected, but it served as a reminder that we have seen storms develop well before the June 1 start to the season in many recent years.