Severe Storms and Flash Flood Threat Across Midwest and Ohio Valley
Severe storms are forecast to redevelop across parts of the Midwest and Ohio Valley starting Monday afternoon, with the NOAA Storm Prediction Center issuing a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms. The affected areas include northern and central Illinois, eastern Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia, and western Maryland, encompassing major cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore. The storms are expected to bring large hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. Rainfall totals of 2-3 inches are anticipated from Chicago to Cleveland, with localized areas in northern Indiana and Ohio potentially receiving 3-5 inches. Rainfall may continue into Thursday, with parts of West Virginia possibly exceeding six inches by the week's end. (Source time: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:21:29 GMT) 
