The watch was in place for Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, John Day Basin and Ochoco-John Day Highlands.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Coconino County, including Sedona, starting at 5:27 p.m. Aug. 15. The warning expires at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15.

South Texas is bracing for heavy rains and flooding after a low-pressure system moves along the Texas Gulf Coast, bringing scattered storms and heavy winds to the region Friday. Forecasters say the system will track across the southwestern Gulf over the next day or two,

On Saturday at 2:04 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood watch valid between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley as well as Harney, Baker and Malheur counties.

In Pakistan, a helicopter carrying relief supplies to the flood-hit northwestern Bajaur region crashed due to bad weather, killing all five people on board, including two pilots, a government statement said.

The country has endured heavier rain during monsoon seasons, which scientists have attributed to climate change. The authorities said that at least 194 people died on Friday.

A prolonged threat of flash flooding, gusty winds and hail pose a risk to those in the Midwest, as strong storms could continue to hit the area this weekend. On Friday night into early Saturday morning, storms swept across parts of the Upper Midwest, bringing wind gusts up to 80 mph and reports of downed trees and power lines.

The coffee company invites all community members to stop by any of its Milwaukee-area locations for a free medium brewed coffee on Sunday, Aug. 17.