Today Show: Southwest Flooding, Midterm Push, Early Flu Season, and Halloween Deals

Friday morning broadcast from October 23, 2026, covering severe weather across the U.S., the final stretch of the midterm elections, an early rise in flu cases, and several consumer and entertainment updates. It combines live forecasting, political reporting, health guidance, and practical segments on travel, Halloween shopping, and food.

■ Weather and national news
- Flash flooding, rescues, and travel hazards from California through Colorado and New Mexico, plus the weekend forecast
- President Trump’s Iowa rally, the Ohio attack ad controversy, and voting updates ahead of the midterms
- Early flu activity, H1N1 trends, vaccination timing, and when to contact a doctor

■ Consumer, culture, and sports
- Airbnb’s new checkout-chore policy for future reservations after November 20
- Tributes to actor Tom Skerritt and Prince William’s surprise late-night TV appearance
- NFL Bears-Patriots highlights, Halloween shopping deals, a high-volume Houston takeout restaurant, and game-day recipes

Viewers seeking a concise roundup of national headlines, weather safety information, health guidance, and seasonal consumer tips will find a structured morning-show overview. The coverage is broad rather than deeply detailed, making it useful as a starting point for the topics that matter to each viewer.