Flood watch issued for Chicago area as severe storms with 80 mph winds expected Wednesday
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Deanese Williams-Harris
Summary
A flood watch has been issued for Chicago and surrounding areas from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. due to expected severe thunderstorms. The storms are forecasted to bring torrential rainfall, up to 80 mph winds, and large hail across portions of central and northeast Illinois, as well as northwest Indiana. Multiple counties in both Illinois and Indiana are under the flood watch advisory.
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bskyFlood watch issued for Chicago area as severe storms with 80 mph winds expected Wednesdaychicagotribune.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledA flood watch was issued Wednesday morning in effect from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. ahead of thunderstorms expected in Chicago and surrounding areas.
On Tuesday, weather officials said torrential and excessive rainfall is expected Wednesday, and up to 80 mph wind and large hail in portions of central and northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana.
Several counties in Illinois are affected including, Will, Ford, Cook, DuPage, Iroquois, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lake and Livingston.
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