Storms, floods and scorching heat grip the U.S. as World Cup and holiday travel peak
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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. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Flood alerts remain in effect for around 20 million people across the central and southern parts of the country.
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Main Idea: Severe storms, flooding, and extreme heat are hitting much of the U.S. and could disrupt World Cup events and holiday travel, while Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves says his state is still responding to widespread outages and flood damage.
Key Points:
- Flood alerts are in place for about 20 million people across the central and southern U.S. as heavy rain continues.
- The National Weather Service warned that parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf Coast could see more flash flooding.
- In Kansas City, flood watches and storm threats could affect the World Cup match between Ecuador and Curaçao.
- The Transportation Security Administration expects very heavy holiday weekend travel, with more than 3 million passengers likely to pass through checkpoints on Sunday.
Impact on the People
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Severe storms, floods, and heat can cut power, damage homes and roads, and raise travel delays and safety risks for households and small businesses.
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Federal agency cited for projecting heavy holiday travel volumes that could be affected by the storms.
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Named governor quoted on power outages and state response efforts to the severe weather.
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