Active AlertsWestchester, IL

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Portions of Cook County, Illinois and Lake County, Indiana.
When: Until 200 AM CDT.
Impacts: Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Additional Details: - At 1122 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in localized flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Chicago, Hammond, Gary, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Calumet City, Portage, Merrillville, Chicago Heights, Roseland, South Shore, Englewood, Chicago Lawn, Bridgeport, Midway Airport, South Lawndale, Chicago Loop, East Chicago and Schererville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.