A prolonged threat of flash flooding, gusty winds and hail pose a risk to those in the Midwest, as strong storms could continue to hit the area this weekend. On Friday night into early Saturday morning, storms swept across parts of the Upper Midwest, bringing wind gusts up to 80 mph and reports of downed trees and power lines.

On Saturday at 2:04 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood watch valid between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley as well as Harney, Baker and Malheur counties.

On Wednesday at 7:17 p.m. an updated flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8:45 p.m. for Hudson and Union counties.

"The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," says the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC. The warning is in effect until 8:15 p.m.

On Friday at 1:21 p.m. an updated flash flood watch was released by the National Weather Service valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, John Day Basin and Ochoco-John Day Highlands.

The country has endured heavier rain during monsoon seasons, which scientists have attributed to climate change. The authorities said that at least 194 people died on Friday.

Authorities are searching for missing people in a remote village in India-controlled Kashmir after flash floods caused by torrential rains. Teams of disaster management officials, police and

The odds of a short-lived tropical depression or storm forming in the southwestern Gulf are lessening, but pockets of heavy rain could still trigger flash flooding.