The National Weather Service has confirmed at least four EF1 tornadoes touched down across Westmoreland and Indiana counties on Sunday as severe weather rolled through the area. National Weather Service storm surveyors first found damage consistent with an EF1 tornado near Donegal,

The National Weather Service has confirmed eight tornadoes so far from Friday’s severe weather. According to NWS, the eight tornadoes are: The NWS says the EF-2 tornado that developed near Villa Ridge moved over 13 miles northeast with maximum estimated winds of 130 mph.

A powerful winter storm blasting portions of the Plains and Upper Midwest with blizzard conditions is also expected to produce severe weather on Wednesday, putting cities like Chicago and Indianapolis on alert for powerful thunderstorms.

INDIANAPOLIS — Tornadoes are becoming an increasingly likely threat as severe weather approaches later today. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory effective at 11 AM, with gusts expected between 35 to 45 mph, and stronger gusts possible.

Strong tornadoes are possible near Chicago, while blizzard conditions have been blasting Nebraska and Kansas. Farther south, Oklahoma and Texas are facing critical wildfire danger.