Alertes en vigueurChicago, IL

What: Rivers to remain near bankfull and may result in localized flooding near streams and rivers.
Where: Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following county, Cook and northwest Indiana, including the following county, Lake IN.
When: Until midnight CDT tonight.
Impacts: Creeks and streams may rise to near bankfull.
Additional Details: - At 659 PM CDT, Gauges report rising streams and rivers due to earlier heavy rainfall. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Hammond, Gary, Tinley Park, Calumet City, Portage, Merrillville, Chicago Heights, East Chicago, Schererville, Hobart, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, Highland, Munster, Dolton, Park Forest, Homewood, Matteson and Frankfort. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

What: High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected.
Where: Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
When: Through late tonight.
Impacts: Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.