Severe thunderstorms targeting millions, flash flood threat from Texas to Missouri

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A severe weather system is bearing down on more than 50 million Americans across a broad swath stretching from Texas through Missouri to Indiana and into the Northeast on Saturday. The storms threaten damaging winds, large hail, and a significant flash flood risk, particularly in Texas where rainfall could be heaviest. The system is expected to intensify through the afternoon and evening, with meteorologists urging residents in affected areas to monitor conditions closely and prepare for rapid weather changes.