00:00Severe storms are sweeping across the plains, Midwest, and East.
00:04Damaging winds and dangerous flash flooding are the biggest threats.
00:08Nearly 500 severe weather reports were recorded on Monday.
00:12More storms are expected through Thursday.
00:15Some of the strongest storms could produce brief tornadoes.
00:18Wind gusts may reach 90 miles per hour across the plains.
00:22Hail could also damage crops across parts of the region.
00:25But flooding may become the most dangerous threat.
00:28Some areas could see 4 to 8 inches of rain.
00:32Localized rainfall could reach as much as 12 inches.
00:35The Ohio Valley and Appalachians face the greatest flood risk.
00:39Repeated downpours could rapidly raise creek and river levels.
00:43Residents near flood-prone areas should monitor forecasts closely.
00:47Drivers should never attempt to cross rapidly rising floodwater.
00:50The severe weather threat is expected to continue through Thursday night.
00:55Disclosure.
00:55This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced, using AI-assisted tools,
01:00AI-generated.
01:00The wind has beenбы before the south.
01:01And wouldn't want to be the whole other way of the south.
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