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Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Overview

Fast Facts:

  • A tropical-like air mass that was extremely rare for October results in a period of very heavy rainfall late Wednesday evening into very early Thursday morning, primarily between 11 PM and 2 AM.
  • The area that saw training...or multiple showers and storms...was DuPage into central Cook County, including the immediate north side of Chicago, where over 2 inches of rain fell.
  • This resulted in flash flooding, especially under viaducts, including those under Lake Shore Drive which resulted in the closure of the major road for nearly two hours.
  • The likelihood of heavy rain and the potential for flooding within the region during this period had been mentioned in the forecast since the weekend.
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