Severe storms and flooding pose overnight threat to Midwest and South

Severe thunderstorms have knocked out power to thousands across the South, with flash flooding becoming a larger concern for parts of the Midwest and South through Wednesday morning. Rounds of storms have caused damaging winds, power outages, and fallen trees. The storms are expected to bring heavy rain and the potential for dangerous flash flooding from Missouri to Tennessee. Residents in these areas are advised to have a reliable way to receive weather alerts and be prepared in case flooding threatens their homes. Recent weeks have seen deadly flash flooding in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions.