Chicago weather: Chance of isolated storms, flooding remains Saturday evening
Beach Hazards Statement in effect until Monday morning.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The threat of severe weather in the Chicago area has diminished for Saturday, but isolated storms and rain showers are still possible in the evening.
A second round storms is possible from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. after storms moved through in the morning and afternoon.
Also, there is an advisory for dangerous swimming conditions until Monday morning.
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for LaPorte County, Indiana until 6:15 p.m. CT Saturday.
A Beach Hazards Statement in is effect for Cook and Lake counties in Illinois until 9 a.m. Monday. High waves and dangerous currents are expected at Lake Michigan beaches with waves of 3 to 5 feet, the National Weather Service said.
A ground stop was issued for flights arriving to Midway and O'Hare airports at 11:20 a.m. It was lifted at about 1 p.m.
A flood advisory was issued around noon for Chicago and some southwest suburbs due to some reports of 1" of rain in one hour. The advisory was in effect until 2 p.m.
The Chicago area was under a Level 2 risk of severe weather Saturday morning, ABC7 Chicago meteorologists said.
Damaging wind gusts were the main concern, along with the potential for flash flooding on streets.
On Sunday, isolated rain and storms are possible for the area's southern counties.
On Wednesday, strong storms moved through the area, knocking down trees and power lines.
