 In fact, some of the storms near the nation's capital, south through parts of Virginia and North Carolina, can be strong this afternoon, capable of producing localized damage and wind gusts and flash flooding. With daytime heating, storms will dot the rest of the southeast, especially this afternoon. Thunderstorms are expected to be more widespread over portions of Florida, as well as parts of eastern Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas, where downpours can lead to localized flooding and slower travel.