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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring moderate to locally heavy rain to portions of South Texas into Saturday. Read More >

 Winter 2019-2020 Events

  •  April 15, 2020: Quick hitting overnight snow causes icy overpasses and numerous accidents in Chicago
  •  March 22-23, 2020: Late season moderate to heavy wet snow event produces 3-6 inches
  •  January 10-11, 2020: Significant lakeshore flooding in Chicago; gusty winds, heavy rain, and wintry mix too