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At the beginning of June 2026, a series of intense thunderstorms are impacting the US Plains and Midwest, resulting in substantial rainfall, hail, and rapid flooding across a stretch of 8 states. The Weather Prediction Center of NOAA cautions that flash flooding poses a significant threat, especially through the Texas Hill Country and Ohio Valley. Additionally, the daily afternoon thunderstorm patterns are re-emerging in Florida and along the Gulf Coast as the area transitions into its summer climate, with localized flooding anticipated even on typically sunny days.

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00:00Multiple rounds of dangerous storms are sweeping the U.S. right now.
00:03Active severe weather is pounding the plains and Midwest at the start of June,
00:08bringing heavy rain, hail, and flash flooding to eight states.
00:13NOAA's Weather Prediction Center has flagged the Texas Hill Country and the Ohio Valley
00:17as the highest flash flood risk zones.
00:20These areas have already seen saturated soils from late spring rains,
00:25making runoff faster and flooding more dangerous.
00:28Simultaneously, Florida and the Gulf Coast are transitioning back into their classic summer pattern,
00:34daily afternoon thunderstorms bringing torrential downpours and frequent lightning.
00:39Even on sunny mornings, residents near low-lying areas should plan for afternoon flooding by early evening.
00:46Forecasters warn this multi-round pattern will continue through much of June,
00:50with each storm system potentially training over the same areas and compounding flood damage.
00:55Do not drive through flooded roadways.
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