Over 120 million Americans are under the threat of severe thunderstorms from the Midwest to the East Coast.

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About 120 Million Americans at Risk of Severe Storms

And let's look at the weather over 120 million Americans are under the threat of severe thunderstorms today, ranging from the Midwest and up and down the east coast. The National Weather Service warns that there is a chance of flash flooding tornadoes, damaging winds and hail as the storms and the associated cold front head east throughout the day. The Pacific northwest and rocky mountains are also at risk of storms from a separate system. Meanwhile, the south is still in the midst of record breaking heat wave. The National Weather Service has put the majority of the south under an excessive heat warning through tomorrow. The Gulf Coast could experience record high heat index values from 105 to 115 degrees.