Severe Storms and Flooding Impact Central, Southern US

A shift in weather patterns is bringing relief from recent heat but triggering severe storms and flooding across much of the central and southern United States. Texas and Kansas are experiencing damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain from a slow-moving cold front, with localized flooding possible as rain totals exceed one inch. The Midwest, especially Wisconsin, has been hit by repeated heavy rainfall, causing flash flooding, widespread power outages, and the cancellation of major events like the Wisconsin State Fair. Coastal regions such as Myrtle Beach and the Carolinas are under flood watches due to several inches of rain and persistent downpours, while New Orleans and the Upper Midwest anticipate isolated showers before hotter, drier weather returns by late week. Meteorologists are monitoring the potential development of a tropical depression that could bring further rain. Conditions are expected to normalize with seasonal heat and dryness after the storm systems pass.