The National Weather Service released a list of tips on what to do in case of a severe thunderstorm or tornado.

Strong storms with dangerous winds, hail and possible tornadoes are expected to sweep through the area between 8 p.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. Thursday.

Here are the tips from NWS:

• Make sure you have a way to receive weather alerts, such as a NOAA weather radio.
• Know the alerts: Severe Thunderstorm watch: Conditions are favorable. Stay alert! Severe
  thunderstorm warning: Take shelter! Act now! Tornado watch: Conditions are favorable. Stay
  alert! Tornado Warning: A tornado has been seen on radar or reported by a spotter. Take
  shelter!
• Be prepared to evacuate or shelter-in-place.
• Designate a “safe place” to shelter. Underground is best, such as a basement or storm shelter. If
  not possible, go to the center room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
• If you are in a vehicle, try to seek shelter in a sturdy building. If no building is near, pull over,
  keep seat belt on. Cover head and neck with your arms and cover your body with a coat or
  blanket.
• Avoid parking under bridges and overpasses.
• Anticipate power outages.