Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Threaten Midwest and East US, Accompanied by Extreme Heat

Multiple rounds of heavy rain and severe storms are expected from the Midwest to the central Appalachians throughout the workweek, with significant flash flooding possible. Damaging winds are also a risk, particularly from eastern Iowa to Ohio. Central Illinois faces severe storm risks tonight and Tuesday with potential for flooding and strong winds, alongside a heat index around 105 degrees. Licking County, Ohio, experienced power outages due to Monday morning storms, with more severe weather and flood warnings in effect from the National Weather Service. Parts of the Pittsburgh region could see 'very serious' flooding from relentless thunderstorms. A Weather Authority Alert Day is issued for Tuesday, August 11th, for parts of Virginia due to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and flash flood risk. The Upper Midwest and Great Lakes also face a slight risk of excessive rainfall and localized flash flooding. New Jersey is experiencing a heat wave with temperatures above 90 degrees, feeling like mid-to-upper 90s, with a risk of strong to severe storms returning Monday.