Flood Watches Issued Across 12 States as Heavy Rain Threatens Midwest and South
Flood watches have been issued across at least a dozen states as forecasters warn of potential flash flooding due to repeated rounds of heavy rain. The National Weather Service has issued alerts covering areas from Texas to the Mid-Atlantic, including parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia. The slow-moving weather pattern is expected to produce 'training' storms, where repeated downpours track over the same areas, increasing the risk of flooding in low-lying communities and urban areas. In Texas, severe thunderstorm warnings accompany the flood watches, with potential for large hail and strong winds. The Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians are also bracing for significant rainfall, with forecasts predicting widespread totals of 1 inch or more, and localized amounts up to 3 inches. 
