Scattered thunderstorms, torrential rain possible
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Chicago weather remains unsettled heading into the weekend, with a severe storm threat Friday evening that brings the possibility of tornadoes and flooding.
The severe weather risk comes as heavy rain pounded Chicago early Friday, leading to multiple crashes, flooded roads and thousands without power.
Chicagoland is gearing up for potentially severe weather on Friday afternoon after a round of overnight showers. Friday started out on a soggy note, as overnight showers persisted into
Severe thunderstorm warnings popped off in the greater Chicago area through the evening Thursday, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from the Windy City Smokeout.
Scattered thunderstorms are moving through the Chicago area. The biggest concern is heavy rain which could lead to localized flash flooding overnight.
The flood watch is in effect until 7 a.m. Friday for Cook County, the collar counties and the majority of northern Illinois, according to the National Weather Service.
The opener of a four-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox has been postponed because of rain.