Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Today

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and some hail are expected this afternoon and evening from the Upper Ohio River Valley into the Northeast, and from the Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic States. Excessive rainfall from heavy thunderstorms may produce areas of flash flooding from southern New Mexico into the western and northern Gulf Coast into Wednesday. Read More >

Five Day Outlook

Recap of June 17th Heavy Rain and Wake Low Winds

Aside for the chance for a few showers and possibly an isolated storm or two this evening, our next good chance of rain comes Sunday. Otherwise, following a mild day Saturday, expect slightly cooler temperatures into next week.

The powerful storm system that affected the region on Wednesday June 17th brought strong "wake low" wind gusts following morning rain. Areas of torrential rain, especially in the afternoon, resulted in localized flash flooding, particularly in southeast Cook County and northern Lake County Indiana.

Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Today

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