This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. ​​Deadly floods in Texas last week have left at least 111 people dead, with more than 160 still missing.

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the threat of severe thunderstorms Friday night into early Saturday morning. SETUP An upper level trough will drag a surface cold front into northeast Kansas and northwestern Missouri late Friday.

Severe thunderstorm warnings popped off in the greater Chicago area through the evening Thursday, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from the Windy City Smokeout.

While there was resounding pushback over the state's historical use of the alert system, some users provided alternatives for those who wanted a way to stay informed when it comes to severe weather.

Severe Thunderstorm warnings are in effect for Dallas, Ellis, Johnson and Tarrant counties until 11 p.m. A flash flood warning is in effect for Dallas and Tarrant counties until 11:00 p.m. Around 5:14 p.m., Dallas Fire said they were called to Mountain Creek Lake after three overturned kayaks were seen in the water.

Wednesday was another day filled with heat and humidity in the Philadelphia area during the day and strong storms in the evening.A tornado warning in New Castle County, Delaware, expired at around 9:15 p.

After the tragedy in Texas with a river wave sweeping away campers and counselors, many people across the nation are talking about summer camp safety and severe weather safety alerts.

Most storm development occurs starting around 1-2 PM, and continues into the late afternoon and early evening. The most severe storms wrap up around 7 pm, with showers and stray thunder until about 11 pm. Remember to not drive through flooded roadways and exercise caution around rivers and streams.