Millions at risk for dangerous winds, hail and potential tornadoes (opens original article in a new tab)

Millions face risks from severe weather, including flooding, storms, and heat across the U.S.

• About 20 million people are under flood watches from Texas to Mississippi due to heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding.
• Severe weather including storms, high winds, and power outages affected the eastern U.S., with more severe conditions expected in the Midwest and mid-Atlantic later in the week.
• A tropical disturbance is fueling heavy rainfall, and extreme heat is building on the West Coast, threatening record temperatures.