Alertes en vigueurNew City, Chicago, IL

The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Central Cook and Northern Cook zones. Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle zone.
What: Flooding is possible.
Where: Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des Plaines gauge.
When: From Friday morning to Sunday morning.
Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Structures threatened at Methodist Campground in Des Plaines. Forest preserve roadways are threatened.
Additional Details: - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet. - ForecastFlood stage may be reached tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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 late tonight.

At 840 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Ingalls Park to Mazon, moving northeast at 55 mph.
Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include Joliet, Hammond, Tinley Park, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Lansing, Harvey, New Lenox, Munster, Park Forest, Homewood, Matteson, Mokena, Frankfort, Channahon, Minooka, Steger, Braidwood, Wilmington, Peotone, South Holland, Country Club Hills, Dyer, Hazel Crest, and Richton Park.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern Illinois. Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.