"Severe Storms and Flood Threats Sweep Across South and West"

Severe storms and heavy rain are forecasted for the Plains and Upper Midwest following weeks of destructive weather that killed over two dozen people and caused widespread power outages. While this weekend's weather is expected to be less severe, strong storms, damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes remain possible. Flood warnings are in effect for parts of Texas, and the Atlantic hurricane season has begun with a forecast of a hyperactive season.