Rain keeps falling in Chicago area, prompting Flash Flood Warning Wednesday evening
A line of strong thunderstorms brought a tornado watch, flood watch and heavy downpours to the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon.
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A line of strong thunderstorms brought a tornado watch, flood watch and heavy downpours to the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon.
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There is the possibility of some ponding and flooding on low-lying roads as waves of steady rain come through the area Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
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Heavy rain that started overnight continues Thursday, bringing a risk of flooding before a round possible thunderstorms moves in.
Wind chills near zero to start Saturday. Temps struggle all day with highs in the lower 20s.
The chance of severe storms hitting the Chicago area Monday night has lessened.
Clouds increase tonight with showers, possibly by daybreak.
While the far southwestern suburbs hover around 80 degrees, Chicago's temperatures fall into the 50s by late afternoon.
A chance for showers and storms on Tuesday with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s.
A tornado watch was issued for much of the evening for some counties adjacent to the Chicago area, but has been dropped.
Chicago weather Friday will see temperatures soar near 80 degrees before the warm, wet air mass collides with a cold front that could produce severe thunderstorms.