Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1137 AM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024

ILC031-197-241830-
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Cook IL-Will IL-
1137 AM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following
  counties, Cook and Will.

* WHEN...Until 130 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1136 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
    indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Several weather
    stations have measured rain rates near 1.5 to 2 inches per
    hour.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Tinley Park, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Lansing, Oak
    Forest, Harvey, Blue Island, Dolton, Park Forest, Homewood,
    Matteson, Frankfort, Steger, Peotone, South Holland, Country
    Club Hills, Midlothian, Hazel Crest, Richton Park and
    Riverdale.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

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LAT...LON 4164 8771 4164 8760 4164 8753 4148 8753
      4147 8753 4141 8753 4140 8753 4138 8753
      4136 8753 4131 8753 4130 8753 4130 8759
      4130 8772 4130 8775 4130 8778 4130 8780
      4153 8778


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