Northeast Hit by Devastating Flash Floods, Disrupting Transportation

Flash flooding in the Northeast has caused one fatality and threatens heavy rain and potential flooding in several states from North Carolina to New Hampshire. The Great Plains may experience damaging wind gusts and large hail, while the central and southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley face heavy rains and a chance of flooding. Meanwhile, residents in Arizona, Texas, and Florida are enduring triple-digit heat as a week of world-record-breaking temperatures continues. Over 10 million Americans are under flood watches or warnings, and caution is advised to avoid driving on flooded roads.