Strong-to-severe thunderstorms will threaten the central U.S. and the Ohio Valley over the next few days.

A multi-day severe weather threat in the central U.S., Ohio Valley (Credit: Fox News)

The possible threat of tornadoes in the central U.S., Ohio Valley on Friday (Credit: Fox News)
The unsettled weather will bring the risk of large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and tornadoes.

Rounds of possible flooding expected in Texas through the weekend (Credit: Fox News)
This comes as the potential for dangerous flash flooding will impact much of Texas, with several inches of rain forecast in a short period of time.

Forecast high temperatures in the eastern U.S. on Firday (Credit: Fox News)
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Potential record high temperatures on the West Coast (Credit: Fox News)
Meanwhile, summertime heat is spreading into the Northeast and the Northwest, where record highs are expected later this weekend.