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FFALOT
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1125 AM CDT Sun Aug 7 2022
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Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-
Including the cities of Rockford, Sycamore, Crystal Lake, Byron,
Woodstock, Rochelle, Algonquin, Oregon, DeKalb, McHenry, Belvidere,
and Dixon
1125 AM CDT Sun Aug 7 2022
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall on already wet
ground continues to be possible as more heavy rain is likely
within the region tonight.
* WHERE...Portions of north central Illinois and northeast Illinois,
including the following areas, in north central Illinois, Boone,
De Kalb, Lee, Ogle and Winnebago. In northeast Illinois, McHenry.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning, with the main concern after the
current rain through early this afternoon being tonight.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of roadways that could cause impacts to part of
the Monday morning commute. Flooding along creeks and small
streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain will become more scattered by mid afternoon and then
likely increase in coverage later this evening into
overnight. There is high uncertainty where in the region this
heavy rainfall tonight will occur.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is
possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts.
Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests
along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the
latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding
develop.
Stay away from flooded streams, ditches, stream banks, and fields.
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