Flash Flooding Reported in Pennsylvania as Severe Thunderstorms Hit Midwest

Multiple severe weather alerts are active across the eastern and midwestern United States, with flash flooding reported in Pennsylvania, ongoing small stream flooding in western Maryland, and severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

Flash Flooding Strikes Somerset County, Pennsylvania

The National Weather Service in State College has extended the Flash Flood Warning for central Somerset County in south central Pennsylvania until 830 AM EDT. [3] At 607 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. [3] Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. [3] Flash flooding is already occurring. [3] The hazard involves flash flooding caused by heavy rain. [3] The source of the report is law enforcement. [3] Impacts include flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, and highways. [3] These conditions developed after the reported rainfall totals in the warned area. [3] Law enforcement confirmation indicates that the flooding has reached active status across central Somerset County. [3] The warning extension reflects the ongoing nature of the flash flooding in small creeks and streams as well as urban areas. [3] Highway flooding remains a concern based on the reported conditions. [3]

Ongoing Flooding Closes Roads in Garrett County, Maryland

A Flood Warning remains in effect for Garrett County in western Maryland until 800 AM EDT. [1] Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. [1] The warning covers a portion of western Maryland including Garrett County. [1] Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. [1] Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. [1] Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. [1] It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through the area. [1] The impacts center on rivers, creeks, and streams in low-lying locations. [1] Road closures persist as a direct result of the ongoing small stream flooding. [1] Low-water crossings present particular hazards due to inundation. [1] The timeline for water to recede extends several hours beyond the current period. [1]

Severe Thunderstorms Move Through Indiana and Michigan

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern St. Joseph County in north central Indiana, northeastern La Porte County in northwestern Indiana, and Berrien County in southwestern Michigan until 700 AM EDT. [2] At 607 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of Shorewood-Tower Hill, or 17 miles southwest of St. Joseph, moving southeast at 35 mph. [2] The hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts. [2] The storm's movement places it on a southeast trajectory at the stated speed. [2] The warning area encompasses the listed counties in Indiana and Michigan. [2] Wind gusts of 60 mph represent the primary hazard associated with the thunderstorm. [2] The location details position the storm relative to specific reference points in the region. [2] The expiration time of 700 AM EDT marks the end of the current warning period. [2]

Damaging Winds and Hail Hit Northern Ohio

At 600 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of Clyde to 8 miles southwest of Gibsonburg, moving southeast at 35 mph. [5] The hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. [5] The source is radar indicated. [5] Impacts include expected damage to trees and power lines. [5] Locations impacted include Bowling Green, Fremont, Bellevue, Clyde, Gibsonburg, Green Springs, Ballville, Pemberville, Bradner, Wayne, Bettsville, Risingsun, Cygnet, Lindsey, Portage, Jerry City, Helena, and West Millgrove. [5] The line of storms extends across the noted points in northern Ohio. [5] Radar indication confirms the presence of 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. [5] Damage to trees and power lines is anticipated from the thunderstorm activity. [5] The movement southeast at 35 mph continues to affect the listed communities. [5]

France Endures Fifth Heatwave of 2026

France is now in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer of 2026. [4] Sometimes it is hard to tell when one ended and the next one began. [4] The question remains when this one will peak. [4] The current heatwave follows the pattern of previous episodes during the summer. [4] The difficulty in distinguishing boundaries between heatwaves adds to the ongoing conditions. [4] Peak timing continues to be monitored as part of the assessment. [4]

What to watch next includes continued monitoring of the flash flood warning in central Somerset County until 830 AM EDT, the flood warning in Garrett County until 800 AM EDT, the severe thunderstorm warning covering areas in Indiana and Michigan until 700 AM EDT, and the severe thunderstorm activity in northern Ohio with its associated wind and hail hazards.