US Central Regions Face Severe Storms, Flooding Risk, and Expanding Heatwave

Forecasts indicate severe thunderstorms, potentially bringing large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds, are expected across the Upper Mississippi Valley and Midwest. Heavy rainfall is also anticipated in parts of the Central Plains and Midwest, raising concerns for potential flooding. Additionally, a heatwave currently affecting the Central U.S. is projected to extend further south and east.