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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Overview

Fast Facts:

  • Flash flooding and scattered strong thunderstorm winds occurred on the night of Thursday, May 14 into Friday, May 15.
  • Rainfall amounts from this round of storms, along with rainfall earlier in the day on Thursday, brought some totals in excess of four inches in parts of the Chicago metro (including the official measurement at O'Hare International Airport), and also in/near Kankakee County.
  • The heavy rain resulted in some impassible roads due to water.
  • There was a swath of notable wind damage to primarily trees in north central Illinois (Lee & DeKalb Counties) into the far western suburbs of Chicago (Kane County), and while broad strong winds are the main culprit, it's possible some of this was caused by a brief tornado or two.
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