A warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, making storms capable of unleashing huge amounts of rain over land. Studies have shown that for every degree Fahrenheit that the planet heats up, the atmosphere can hold around 3% to 4% more moisture. As a result, flooding risks across the country are expected to increase in the coming years.

Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon with risk of damaging winds and flash flooding.

A tornado warning for parts of South Jersey expired as heavy storms moved through the Delaware Valley, leading to severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings for the entire CBS News Philadelphia viewing area.

New Jersey is under a state of emergency due to a forecast of severe weather, which includes the potential for flash flooding throughout the region.

The New York Yankees have made an MLB trade deadline day splash. New York is acquiring two-time All-Star closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to multiple reports on Thursday. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal was first to report the deal.