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

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.

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,

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

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

Dangerous heat and severe weather are expected Tuesday across the Washington, D.C., region, with hot, humid conditions pushing heat index values as high as 106 degrees and strong thunderstorms likely this afternoon and evening.