US National Weather Service predicts severe storms, flash floods, and continued extreme heat across central and western regions.

The National Weather Service anticipates severe thunderstorms with strong winds from the Ozark Plateau to the Tennessee Valley on Saturday. Slow-moving storms are expected to bring heavy rainfall, potentially causing scattered flash flooding in the Ozarks, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys. Additionally, extreme heat conditions are forecast to persist across the Intermountain West and Plains, affecting multiple states.