Alertes en vigueurEdgewater, Chicago, IL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook Counties. Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. For the Des Plaines Riverincluding Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Des Plaine
S: Moderate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des Plaines gauge.
When: Until Tuesday evening.
Impacts: At 17.0 feet, Central Road and Golf Road are threatened in Des Plaines.
Additional Details: - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Thursday was 15.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.4 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon.

What: Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
Where: In Illinois, Central Cook, Eastern Will, Lake IL, McHenry, Northern Cook, Northern Will, and Southern Cook Counties. In Indiana, Lake IN and Porter Counties.
When: Until 10 AM CDT this morning.
Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Additional thunderstorms are expected Friday afternoon and Friday night across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Atmospheric conditions are favorable for some of these storms to produce locally heavy rainfall. Many rivers across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana remain elevated. Soil moisture also remains elevated in many areas, especially in northern Illinois along the Wisconsin border. Thus, any heavy rainfall that occurs could lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, urban and low-lying areas. Rivers such as the Rock, Fox and Des Plaines which are already in flood in some locations, may be especially prone to rainfall which could exacerbate ongoing flooding. This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential impacts are possible, but not yet certain. Persons should closely monitor forecasts including the possibility of flood watches, warnings, and advisories. This outlook will be updated by Friday afternoon.