Severe storms are continuing to batter the Midwest, with Iowa facing multiple rounds of severe weather.

The National Weather Service has upgraded the risk to 'moderate' for most of Iowa, with threats of damaging winds, hail, flash flooding, and tornadoes.

Approximately 51 million people from Texas to Michigan are in the path of these storms, with risks of hurricane force winds, tornadoes, and baseball-sized hail.

Extreme heat is also a concern in Texas, with temperatures forecasted to soar above average and reach dangerous levels.

Residents are urged to have a safety plan in place, stay updated on weather alerts, and take precautions against severe weather and extreme heat.