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The National Weather Service's analysis of the Aug. 11 storms continues, with six confirmed tornado touchdowns in western and central Ohio.

As people were still cleaning up from last week's flooding, severe storms hit the region again Tuesday. Intense rain flooded more areas in Cincinnati, and a tornado touched down in Clermont County, according to the National Weather Service.

The storms hit about four days after severe weather on Friday.

Plus, what happened at the Duck Creek flood gate.

Much of the Tri-State is under a heat advisory until Thursday evening. Cities throughout the region are opening cooling centers for people seeking relief from the extreme heat.

In areas including Ohio, parts of North Carolina and Washington, D.C., the extreme temperatures and humidity will be especially threatening for people with respiratory issues and the elderly.

We talk with a tornado expert and local emergency preparedness experts about how they plan and what we need to know to be ready.

Record levels of snow piled up across the Tri-State over the weekend.

The National Weather Service is asking people to measure their snow in a flat place with no drifts and send in their information.

Officials across the Tri-State have one comprehensive message: Stay home if you can.