Severe storms could bring 'catastrophic' tornadoes and baseball-sized hail across central US

Outbreaks of severe thunderstorms are expected across central and eastern parts of the US on Saturday.

The storms will bring multiple hazards with a few very strong, long-lasting tornadoes, as well as baseball-sized hail and damaging gusts of wind.

Around 30 million Americans are in the risk areas for these powerful storms.

The tornadoes are likely to cause catastrophic damage for some communities.