The Met Office has updated its weather warnings for imminent thunderstorms, with the North East now expected to be more heavily affected by downpours to end the week and into the weekend. It comes as most schools are closing for the summer break,

A day after historic rain flooded nearby Plant City and flood-weary portions of Polk County saw waters rise, more is on the way. Here's what to expect.

The heat advisory includes parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, where two people died in flooding.

The Met Office has warned of 'torrential' rain this weekend with travel disruption possible - but another heatwave could be on the way in August

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of a heightened risk for localized flooding — especially in urban areas.

Storm Wipha threatens the region with intense rainfall exceeding 600mm and raises the risk of flash floods and landslides.

A Level 3 out of 4 risk for flash flooding has been issued, encompassing major I-95 corridor cities such as Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.

Flash flooding, possible severe storms and heat risks will be in effect for Delaware as the remnants of tropical cyclone Chantal reach the area.

We can expect some big storms with some hail. Some storms could be strong/severe & all types of severe weather will be possible.

Around 17 million Americans are under flood watches as they head into another soggy summer weekend. It comes as a heat wave is causing sweltering conditions from the South to the Northeast, impacting 10 million.

The National Weather Service report said the time frame of concern for severe weather is in the afternoon on Thursday, "especially in western/central MA and northern CT, as enviro