Flash flood warnings, watches in effect across Chicago area
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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning for key parts of Chicago on Friday, urging approximately 600,000 residents to take immediate action to protect life and property.
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FOX 32 Chicago on MSNChicago weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Advisory issued amid strong stormsA heat advisory is in effect across the Chicago area today, with storm chances set to increase through the weekend.
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Funnel clouds have been reported and there is Flash Flood Warning for parts of the Chicago area Friday.The Flash Flood Warning is for DuPage and Cook counties until 2:45 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7.
A line of fast-moving storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings in the Chicago area and ground stops at O'Hare and Midway airports. There were also reports of storm damage.
Roadways across parts of the Chicago area were flooded Friday afternoon as slow-moving storms dumped heavy rain on the region, leading to dangerous situations for many drivers.
Extreme heat is blanketing the Chicago area with heat index readings expected to be up to 110. There was also a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of the area Thursday.