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Flash Flood Watch issued October 24 at 2:34PM CDT until October 25 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago

Central Cook; DuPage; Eastern Will; Ford; Grundy; Iroquois; Kankakee; Kendall; La Salle; Livingston; Northern Cook; Northern Will; Southern Cook; Southern Will

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for
* Portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana, including the
following areas, in Illinois, Central Cook, DuPage, Eastern Will,
Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Livingston,
Northern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Cook and Southern Will. In
northwest Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton and Porter.
* Through late tonight.
* Waves of rain, heavy at times, with embedded thunderstorms will
continue through this evening. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to
4 inches are expected across the watch area, with isolated higher
totals possible.

A Flash Flood Watch means rapid-onset flooding is possible, but not
yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash flooding is a
dangerous situation. Persons with interests along area rivers,
creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and
be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Lakeshore Flood Advisory issued October 24 at 3:42PM CDT until October 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago

Central Cook; Lake; Northern Cook

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding of trails, parks, and low-lying areas along the
immediate Lake Michigan shore due to large waves expected.
* WHERE...Lake and Cook Counties IL.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 7 PM CDT Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak winds of up to 50 mph and wave
heights of 10 to 16 feet are expected.

Residents on or near the shore should take appropriate action to
protect property from rising water levels.

Wind Advisory issued October 24 at 2:37PM CDT until October 25 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago

Central Cook; Lake; Northern Cook

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Blustery east winds gusting between 45 and 50 mph and
downed tree limbs expected.
* WHERE...Northern and Central Cook County as well as Lake County
Illinois.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects
including lawn furniture and Halloween decorations. Tree limbs
could be blown down.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Flood Warning issued October 24 at 10:08AM CDT until October 26 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago

Cook

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers...
Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Lake
County Indiana
and Southern Cook County in Illinois.
For the Little Calumet River...including South Holland, Munster
(Hohman Avenue)...Moderate flooding is forecast.
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Flood Warning for
Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to
confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the
Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.
* From this evening to early Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 14.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected
area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1
feet on 08/18/1968.
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These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 48 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 48 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
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.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/Chicago and
water.weather.gov
The next statement is expected around 1015 PM CDT this evening.