The threat of severe weather looms in the forecast Monday afternoon and into the evening hours, with several watches and warnings already in effect across the region.
Here are the latest headlines:
3:43 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Slowing as it Moves Through Northern Illinois
A severe thunderstorm, which sparked a warning in parts of Ogle, DeKalb, Winnebago and Boone counties, is beginning to slow down, leading to concerns about flash flooding and heavy rains in the region.
According to the National Weather Service, the storm is now moving to the east at approximately 20 miles per hour, and is dumping heavy amounts of rain, which could lead to flash flooding and hazardous travel conditions.
“Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding,” an alert said. “Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.”
According to a weather spotter, the storm dumped 1.82 inches of rain in just 20 minutes in an area just to the north of downtown Rockford.
3:33 p.m.: Weather Spotter Reports Incredible Rainfall Totals from Rockford
The storm system churning its way toward the Chicago area is dropping breathtaking amounts of rain, and residents are being urged to use caution when driving in the area.
According to a weather spotter at a private station just north of downtown Rockford, 1.82 inches of rain fell in a 20-minute span Monday afternoon.
Winnebago County is currently under a severe thunderstorm warning for the cell that is currently moving its way through the region.
3:30 p.m.: Tornado Warning Issued for Several SE Wisconsin Communities
A tornado warning has been issued for parts of southeastern Wisconsin, as radar-indicated rotation has been spotted by weather forecasters.
According to the warning, parts of Walworth County are potentially going to be impacted by the storm, which is moving toward the east.
The communities of Elkhorn, Delavan and Lauderdale Lakes in Wisconsin are impacted by the warning, which is effective until 4:15 p.m.
Pea-sized hail is also possible with the storm.
3:15 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Northern Illinois
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Ogle, DeKalb, Winnebago and Boone counties until 4:15 p.m.
Northeastern Ogle, northwestern DeKalb, southeastern Winnebago and southern Boone County are all impacted by the warning.
The storm, located over Rockford, is moving toward the east at 30 miles per hour.
Wind gusts of 60 miles per hour or more are expected with the storm, which could impact Loves Park, Cherry Valley, and several other communities.
3 p.m.: Tornado Watch Issued for Northern Illinois
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for most of northern Illinois and parts of northwest Indiana.
The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m., and covers McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, Cook, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Will and Kankakee counties in northern Illinois, as well as Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton and Jasper counties in northwest Indiana.
A storm system is expected to sweep southward through Illinois in the early evening hours, and will ultimately widen as the evening goes on, hitting numerous areas as it moves through the region.
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