The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday. Residents are urged to reduce water use to ease pressure on the sewer system. City Council members on the Southwest Side call on the mayor to speed flood response.

A dark shelf cloud rolled over Chicago on August 18 as the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of strong to severe storms in northern Illinois. Timelapse footage recorded by Craig Shimala shows the ominous cloud sweeping across the city skyline.

Chicago anticipates a weekend heatwave with temperatures possibly reaching 92 degrees, alongside chances of showers and thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Chicago and nearby counties until 6 p.m. Damaging winds, flooding, tornado risk, and hail are possible. Authorities advise residents to conserve water and prepare for flooding.

Much of the Chicago area will see temperatures into the 90s today, although temps might be a bit cooler near the lake.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms could pop up any time, ranging from hit-or-miss downpours to small storm complexes. Events like the recent flood in Nepal may become more common. After pummeling the Caribbean as a Category 3 hurricane over the weekend,