Hail, lightning, gusty winds and heavy rain–all things we see here in Southern Colorado and the FOX21 Storm Team is here to help you navigate through all of it. But do you know what it means when meteorologists call a thunderstorm a severe thunderstorm?

A severe thunderstorm warning was released by the NWS Raleigh NC on Monday at 7:21 p.m. in effect until 7:45 p.m. The warning is for Chatham, Harnett, Lee and Wake counties.

As temperatures gradually climb this week, the potential for thunderstorms emerges across parts of southern Ontario. Wednesday will be the day to watch closely, with the threat for severe storms stretching across the region.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the NWS Raleigh NC on Monday at 4:39 p.m. in effect until 5:15 p.m. for Johnston and Wayne counties.

New Jersey residents can expect muggy and unsettled weather through Tuesday with intermittent showers followed by the threat of severe thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday. Scattered showers and mist will continue Monday evening and Tuesday.

On Monday at 1:46 p.m. a severe thunderstorm warning was released by the NWS Raleigh NC in effect until 2:30 p.m. for Cumberland and Hoke counties.

FOR CENTRAL CASS COUNTY... HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated.

Parts of northern Ontario face a thunderstorm threat Monday, with the risk of heavy rain and localized downpours