Overview
- A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1 p.m. Thursday for multiple counties across northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana.
- A Flood Advisory is active until 3:45 p.m. Wednesday for Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston and Will counties.
- The current storm line is producing 1–2 inches of rainfall with localized totals up to 5 inches, gusts over 40 mph, pea-sized hail and frequent lightning.
- A Beach Hazards Statement warns of high waves and dangerous rip currents along Lake Michigan beaches through 4 p.m. Friday.
- Meteorologists forecast another round of heavy rain and storms into the night before a cooler, drier air mass arrives.