The relentless rain also caused a dam to fail, creeks to overflow and roads and highways to close across the state.

A least two people drowned when their vehicles were caught in floodwaters in Oklahoma on Wednesday as slow-moving thunderstorms inundated roads across parts of that state and Texas, authorities said,

Residents of Ohio and Pennsylvania were cleaning up Wednesday after severe thunderstorms Tuesday evening left thousands without power and caused three deaths.

A Level 2 severe weather risk for Alabama has been dropped as of Thursday afternoon, but a Level 1 risk remains in place for all of north Alabama and part of central Alabama. Isolated severe storms will still be possible in the areas in dark green. Storm Prediction Center

It is time to start preparing for rain if you're running the Pittsburgh Marathon this year. It would seem the marathon is "a mudder." Dealing with temperatures, expect above average temperatures today with highs in the mid-70s.

There's a Level 2 out of 5 threat for strong storms late Friday morning into the afternoon. Make sure to have the umbrella. It's a mild start to the day with passing clouds. Isolated showers this morning will pick up starting around late morning into the afternoon.