The Flood Watch in effect for parts of the southern Plains, including much of Oklahoma and Texas, was expanded southeast this morning to encompass areas that were hit hard by catastrophic and deadly flash flooding last weekend, including Kerr, Travis and Burnet Counties.

People living in flood-prone areas along parts of the East Coast were told to be ready to act if flooding intensifies.

Potentially severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across the New York City area Tuesday, threatening intense winds and flooding rains that prompted early National Weather Service alerts. By early afternoon,

Severe storms dumped heavy rain across the region, including our northern hometowns and the Quad Cities metro.

Another flood watch is in effect from 5 p.m. Wednesday to 2 a.m. Thursday, with another round of potent thunderstorms expected later Thursday.

FLOODED ROADSA band of over 3" of rain over a short period of time has fallen along Route 1 through southern Chester and Delaware Counties leading to numerous reports of flooded roadways and stranded vehicles. Avoid driving in this area. Flash flood warnings are in effect. pic.twitter.com/dh9TXhNN1c

SAN ANTONIO - At this time, much of the area is dry with just hit or miss showers in our region along with breaks of sun making for a hot and very humid day.

A flood watch has been issued across a wide swath of the mid-Atlantic region Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening, as forecasters warn

Weather model data shows the National Weather Service had reason to warn of higher flood risks. Still, meteorologists say the agency made reasonable predictions.

Chief Meteorologist Tom Tasselmyer previews and recaps severe storms across the region. A tornado warning was issued and expired in parts of Baltimore and Harford counties, with flash flood warnings in effect for part of the region throughout Monday night.

North Texas is currently not under a flood watch, but that could change as storm chances increase this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms are expected Saturday and Sunday, with a Level 2 out of 4 risk for excessive rainfall on both days.