NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade
National Weather Service warns of ongoing flood risks and extreme heat across the U.S.
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding continue to threaten regions from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic, while extreme heat warnings are in effect for parts of the South and Southwest. Residents in affected areas are urged to avoid travel and stay off flooded roads as emergency crews continue rescue operations.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
Residents in multiple states face ongoing risks to life and property from flooding and extreme heat, with significant power outages and infrastructure damage reported in Indiana.
Key Facts
- At least seven people have died in Indiana due to recent storms and flooding.
- Over 106,000 customers in Indiana remained without electricity as of Monday morning.
- A 31-year-old cyclist died in Henry County after falling into a hole in a road washed out by floodwaters.
- Emergency responders in Madison Township rescued 10 people from their homes on Sunday night.
- Flood warnings remain in effect for parts of West Virginia, southeastern Ohio, and northeastern Kentucky.
- Extreme heat warnings are active for Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, and California.
- Randolph County, Indiana, received between 1 and 2 inches of rain by 8:00 a.m. Monday.
- A cold front is expected to move through the East Coast on Tuesday, potentially ending the current weather pattern.
Who's Mentioned
personJames Briar“Victim of the flooding in Henry County.”personLiz Woods“Spokesperson for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.”organizationNational Weather Service“Issued weather warnings and forecasts.”personBrian Clark“Henry County Coroner.”personJacob Spence“Director of the Metropolitan Emergency Services Agency in Indianapolis.”organizationPowerOutage.us“Tracks power outages across the U.S.”