...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following areas, Central Cook, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Cook and Southern Will. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving showers, with isolated thunder, continue across the area this evening. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will continue through mid evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
