Rain and storm threat continues Friday, dangerous heat next week

Rain and thunderstorms persist in St. Louis through Friday afternoon, with heavy morning precipitation increasing flash flooding risks. Consequently, the Flood Watch remains active until 7 p.m. Friday, alongside a slight chance of severe storms. Meanwhile, Alabama is facing a buildup of dangerous heat starting this weekend and continuing into next week. These combined weather events highlight critical concerns regarding flooding in the Midwest and extreme temperature surges across the Alabama region.