Severe Storms, Flood Threats Spread Across Plains, Midwest, East Coast

A multi-day severe weather threat is impacting the Central and High Plains, Upper Midwest, and extending into the Ohio Valley and surrounding areas, with risks of damaging winds, large hail, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding. The National Weather Service forecasts severe storms, especially on June 18 in Indianapolis and starting Monday in Cincinnati and Columbus, with the possibility of heavy rainfall and flooding across many regions. While tornado threats remain relatively low in some areas, strong winds, hail, and flooding are primary concerns, particularly in places already saturated by recent rains. The severe weather threat shifts southeastward through the week, with potential for organized storms and increasing heat indices reaching the mid to upper 90s by midweek, contributing to the instability. Residents are advised to stay weather aware as scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue through the week, with conditions expected to improve toward the weekend when warmer and more humid weather is anticipated. Traffic and daily activities in affected cities like Cincinnati may be disrupted due to intermittent heavy downpours and storms.