An unabated wave of severe storms is continuing its onslaught on states like Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri and Indiana, unleashing life-threatening flash flooding, tornadoes and widespread damage.

Life-threatening flash flooding will continue and major river flooding will develop from the South into the Ohio Valley this weekend. Severe storms could also produce tornadoes, wind damage and large hail, especially in parts of the South.

A stalled weather pattern is lingering across the Mississippi, Tennessee and Ohio Valleys. It will trigger another round of severe storms on Saturday afternoon. Tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and flash flooding are all possible into the evening and overnight hours. Cities like Shreveport, New Orleans, Memphis, Little Rock, Paducah, Nashville and Louisville are in the zone for potentially dangerous weather. This front will finally move east Sunday, shifting the threat eastward as the system loses some of its punch. Stay weather aware and have a plan to seek shelter quickly when warned.

Severe flash floods swept across southern Missouri, impacting cities including West Plains, Van Buren and Springfield. In West Plains, streets were overwhelmed by more than 7 inches of rainfall, leaving vehicles submerged. Van Buren saw a rare emergency alert as rescue teams responded to rising water. Flooded roads near Springfield-Branson National Airport, including Melville Road, prompted officials to urge caution and preparedness across the region.

We've seen a relentless surge of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flooding rain for over a week now in the Midwest and South. Fortunately, there's light at the end of this tunnel. Here's when quieter weather will arrive and how long it may last.