Storms, floods and scorching heat grip the U.S. as World Cup and holiday travel peak

Severe storms, flash flooding and extreme heat are battering parts of the Plains, Midwest and the South this weekend, threatening to disrupt World Cup fans, athletes and holiday travelers alike

Severe storms, flash flooding and extreme heat are battering parts of the Plains, Midwest and the South this weekend, threatening to disrupt World Cup fans, athletes and holiday travelers alike.

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Flood alerts remain in effect for around 20 million people across the central and southern parts of the country. In the South, including in eastern Texas, Louisiana, southern Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia, the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur continue to sweep through the region.

The National Weather Service said a “flash flood threat” remained through the evening for the Gulf Coast, from Galveston, Texas, to the Florida panhandle. Rain was recorded along the entirety of the coast on Saturday, as well as in parts of Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri, according to weather service data.