Parts of central Minnesota are under a Level 2 and Level 3 risk of severe weather on Thursday. The Level 3 risk stretches from eastern Minnesota into Wisconsin. The high on Thursday is around 81 degrees in the Twin Cities metro. The afternoon storms are expected in the region between noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday.

A 10TV Weather Impact Alert Day has been issued for Thursday night into Friday and again Friday afternoon and evening. Here's what to know!

A stronger storm system is scheduled to arrive this weekend, and with it comes better chances of showers and storms. Isolated, relatively weak storms on Saturday night will be followed by better chances of storms and severe weather Sunday afternoon and evening. Additional strong to severe storms are likely on Monday.

Chief Meteorologist Heather Haley tracks a few storms tonight and Friday, then the main line of gusty storms Friday night.

A Dense Fog Advisory is issued for Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Wayne, and Wilson until 9:00 A.M. Visibility will be down to a three-quarters to a quarter of a mile or less. Make sure to use low beams when driving on the roadways and extra time when heading out.

No severe weather is expected in south-central or south Alabama today, but there could be showers and thunderstorms. Rain and storms will be possible for most of the state through the day today, but the best chances for those stronger storms will begin this afternoon.

Clouds will increase again Thursday evening, and a round of showers and thunderstorms will become likely after midnight. This line of storms could include a couple of strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado. Any lingering showers will come to an end around daybreak on Friday.

Safety tips from the program include having a safe spot to go, the most important thing for you to do to keep everyone inside your home safe. The safe spot should be in a basement if you have one. If you don’t have a basement, find an interior room without windows, like a bathroom.

Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be a bit improved. We'll still be tracking off-and-on showers throughout the day, which will lead to a gloomy start Thursday, but there will be a better chance of sunshine in the afternoon with just a stray shower or storm.

We will have lots of clouds and widely scattered showers or a thunderstorm on Thursday, but there will be some sunny breaks as well. High temperatures will be in the 70s inland and 60s at the shore. We have more of the same on Friday,