Unsettled weather moves into Northwest as Plains, Midwest at risk of flash flooding

By Janice Dean

Published May 18, 2022

Strong-to-severe thunderstorms will be possible across the lower Ohio Valley on Wednesday, as well as the risk of flash flooding for portions of the northern Plains and upper Midwest.

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Map of U.S. rain forecast (Credit: Fox News)

Record-breaking heat continues over the southern and central Plains, with above-average temperatures spreading into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

Map of severe storm threats (Credit: Fox News)

Meanwhile, cold air and unsettled weather will move into the Northwest.

Map of potential record-high temperatures (Credit: Fox News)

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Fire danger remains critical over parts of the Southwest and into the central and southern Plains on Thursday.

Janice Dean joined FOX News Channel (FNC) in January 2004 and currently serves as senior meteorologist for the network. She is also the morning meteorologist for FNC’s signature morning show, FOX & Friends (weekdays 6-9AM/ET), and contributes to FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television ("FAST") weather service.

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