Flood Watches are in effect for millions of people from Kansas to Arkansas as a significant storm system brings repeated rounds of heavy rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic region this week. While the anticipated rainfall may provide some relief to areas suffering from drought conditions, the primary concern is the increased risk of flash flooding. The National Weather Service has issued alerts, emphasizing that the ground's inability to absorb water quickly, combined with already saturated conditions in some areas, could lead to dangerous flash floods.