Flash flooding threat looms as torrential rain targets Chicago area
The Chicago area could see more flooding as heavy rainfall is expected Friday night into Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch is in effect for much of the Chicago area, especially south of Interstate 80, from 10 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m.
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1 sourceChicago area under flood watch Friday night through Saturday morning
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2 sourcesStormy start to weekend with flash flooding threat for parts of Chicagoland
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