Flash Flood Warning For Chicago Area

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of the Chicago area.

Heavy rain is falling in isolated pockets around Chicago, mostly north and west of the city.

The storms could cause flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service.

⚠️ Move to higher ground! Flash Flood Warning including Ohare Airport IL and Elgin IL until 9:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/piH0e1Hb9r
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) August 29, 2016

The warning covers portions of Cook, Lake and DuPage counties. Among the towns affected: Barrington, Schaumburg, Wood Dale, Arlington Heights and Elgin.

Schaumburg officials reported road closures.

ROAD CLOSURE: Lunt, Estes, and Morse between Wright Blvd. and Mitchell are flooded.
— Village of Schaumburg (@SchaumburgIL) August 29, 2016