Scattered severe storms capable of large to very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a few tornadoes will be possible across the central Plains this evening. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat from the Great Lakes to the Mid-South through tonight. Hot, dry and windy conditions will continue to bring a critical fire weather threat from the Southwest into the Great Basin. Read More >
Overview
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Unusually high Lake Michigan water levels, near record in fact, set the stage for minor flooding impacts with a prolonged, breezy northerly winds on Independence Day weekend 2019. North-northeast winds were regularly gusting 15-25 kt, and while not as strong as usual for flooding events, the wave action on top of high levels resulted in the minor flooding. This was minor but because it was summer and beaches were active, this episode had impacts more so than typical season for lakeshore flood advisory events (autumn, winter, and spring). This included flooding along Chicago area beaches and parts of the city's bike path. A Lakeshore Flood Advisory was issued beforehand, along with a Beach Hazards Statement for rip currents, by NWS Chicago. |
 Flooding along the Chicago shore on July 6, 2019. |
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| Chicago shore minor flooding. | Volleyball net posts flooded in Chicago. | Chicago bike path closed. | Chicago bike patch closed. |
Winds & Waves
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| Southern Lake MI open water buoy winds | Wilmette, IL buoy winds | Michigan City, IN buoy winds |
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| Southern Lake MI open water buoy winds | Wilmette, IL buoy winds | Michigan City, IN buoy winds |
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