Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Flood Warning Issued for Lake County
Highland Park and Deerfield will experience flooding after Sunday's storm.
A flood warning has been issued for southern Lake County until 5:30 a.m. Monday morning, according to Weather Underground.
The National Weather Service in Chicago advices Lake County residents to exercise caution while driving, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Avoid streams and creeks. If you observe flash flooding, do not enter the water. Do not attempt to cross any water-covered bridges.
Keep checking back for more information.
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Earlier:
The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lake County at 9:03 a.m., according to Weather Underground.
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A severe thunderstorm "will likely increase in both intensity and coverage" as it moves from Iowa to Illinois "and will present a significant severe weather threat," reads the statement.
The storm isn't expected to reach northeast Illinois until shortly after noon. Once it does, damaging winds and large hail are possible.
The watch remains in effect until 4 p.m. For more information, click here.
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