Parts of the Chicago area are dealing with significant weather challenges Saturday, with a flood watch in effect for the far-southern suburbs and a beach hazard statement issued for areas along Lake Michigan.
in Kankakee County, as well as Livingston, Ford and Iroquois counties, until 7 p.m. Saturday. A flood watch is also in effect in Newton and Jasper counties in Indiana until 10 p.m. Saturday, officials said.
Creeks and streams could potentially overflow their banks due to heavy rainfall, with two or more inches per hour possible in impacted areas. Low-lying roads could also be impacted, as they have been in Paxton, Milford and numerous other communities. Residents are being urged to use caution when driving, and to monitor conditions if they live in low-lying areas.
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