Residents across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio should brace for severe weather threats this weekend. The National Weather Service in Cleveland warns of possible damaging storms and flash flooding Saturday,

Since January, more than 3,100 flash flood warnings have been issued nationwide — the highest year-to-date total since tracking began for alerts in 1986.

Nearly 4 inches of rain fell in the Chassell area earlier this week, causing flash floods that washed out roads.

Travel delays are mounting as airports on the east coast experience ground stops due to thunderstorms. Chicago streets were flooded by heavy rain and millions baked in extreme heat with brutal temperatures expected to continue into the weekend.

The family of Anupama Vaidya, a 62-year-old Overland Park woman who died in a flash flood Monday, says they want the community’s help with ways to honor her.

The NWS issued a flash flood warning for Chicago and surrounding areas, urging 600,000 residents to ‘take immediate precautions to protect life and property’

The stormy pattern, which has already resulted in hundreds of severe weather reports, will continue through the weekend.