Having reliable, loud, and timely emergency alerts on your phone or device is important because when severe weather strikes, every second counts.

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. ​​Deadly floods in Texas last week have left at least 111 people dead, with more than 160 still missing.

Severe weather made its way to the Richmond region on Sunday afternoon, with localities in the metro Richmond area seeing flash flood warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings.

Indianapolis is set to experience severe weather with thunderstorms and high heat indices; residents are warned of potential wind damage and storm-related hazards.

In the Midwest, quarter-sized hail and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, while in the South, flood alerts are in effect for areas that were devastated by flash floods last week.

Scattered storms will pop up around the Kansas City area Friday evening. The First Alert Weather team has designated Friday as an Alert Day due to the possibility of severe storms. The main threats associated with these storms are potential damaging wind and hail.

The storm traveling east has already resulted in an evacuation order from the Harley-Davidson festival on Milwaukee's lakefront.

Waves of heavy rain between 2 and 10 p.m. Friday, July 10, are expected to produce flash flooding. It’s important to stay weather aware today. For updates, be sure to download the WIFR First Alert weather app and WIFR News apps.