Heavy downpours could be seen across several parts of Western Pennsylvania on Wednesday, but now we'll get a break from the storms.

Officials in Pakistan say heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 54 people in 24 hours. The most recent fatalities bring the total number of rain-related deaths in the country to 178 in the

The good news is a marked decrease in intensity of the thunderstorms in the past two hours. As of 7:30 p.m. there is only one isolated severe thunderstorm warning in effect over the entire Great Lakes region. The National Weather Service has watched this decline and cancelled the severe thunderstorm watch in effect for this evening.

Over the weekend, 6 to 10 inches of rain fell over central Texas, leading to more flooding including along the Llano, Lampasas and San Saba rivers.

Torrential rains in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have caused severe urban flooding and a sharp rise in water levels in Nullah Leh. Authorities have issued a high alert, sounding flood sirens at the Gawalmandi Bridge to warn residents of the growing danger.

In one worst-case scenario, New Orleans could receive up to 10 inches of rain by the end of the weekend. A tropical disturbance and the heavy rain moving along with it will bring a risk of flash flooding to Florida and the central Gulf Coast in the coming days, particularly in southern Louisiana, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

Up to 6.5 inches was reported in North Jersey, prompting a statewide emergency declaration. Totals varied around Philly.

Depression or no depression, the system could bring several inches of rain to the north-central Gulf Coast, including Alabama, through Friday. The National Weather Service in Mobile thinks that the most rain with this system will likely fall closer to the coast, with scattered storms possible.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of a heightened risk for localized flooding — especially in urban areas.