Michigan and tropical storm systems aren’t two things that one would think go hand in hand. With the 45th parallel - which is latitude that marks the halfway point from the Equator to the North Pole - running through the state, it’s rare for tropical systems to make it this far north.

Tropical Storm Beryl is forecast to move northeastward into the Lower Ohio Valley Tuesday night, bringing heavy rain and flooding to the area.

As the storm crossed Houston on Monday morning, the call of the toads echoed from every flooded street corner.

At least the southern parts of the St. Louis area face risks of heavy rain — with possibly four inches or more, in places — after the landfall of Hurricane

The remnants of Hurricane Beryl have spawned suspected tornadoes and caused damage on their path toward the Northeast after leaving millions in the Houston area without power.

The threat of heavy rain and flooding is serious. We don’t want people in the path of Beryl to let their guard down."