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Flood Watch
Issued: 2:33 PM Oct. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties in Illinois, Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Will, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, La Salle, Lake, and Lee, as well as Lake County in Indiana. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding of low lying and flood prone area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain, heavy at times, is expected this afternoon into early this evening. Rainfall totals of 2 inches or more in just a few hours could occur within the more intense rainfall corridors. This heavy rain, falling on already saturated soils, would likely result in flooding, particularly in low lying and flood prone areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:54 PM Oct. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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