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Lake Michigan is Beautiful but Dangerous!
Killer Beauty... The shorelines of each Great Lake are distinctive and stunning, but Lake Michigan stands out as the deadliest of the five Great Lakes. Lake Michigan has had over 250 recorded cases of swimmers caught in rip currents since 2002. That is doubled that of the other four Great Lakes when combined. Lake Michigan also has the most drownings, with an annual death toll near the total sum of the other four Great Lakes. This lake is particularly dangerous due to its shape, which features two unbroken, opposing shorelines that span 307 miles north and south. The unique shape creates the opportunity for deadly rip currents.

What is a Rip Current? A rip current is a water current that can occur near beaches with breaking waves. A rip is a strong, localized, and narrow current of water which moves away from the shore, cutting through the lines of breaking waves like a river running out to deeper waters. A rip current is strongest and fastest nearest the surface of the water and can pull swimmers out from the shore at speeds up to eight feet per second for hundreds of yards.

Prevention is the Best Way to Save Your Day! Don’t just bring a life vest, wear it! This life of yours is 100% your responsibility.

Know Before You Go. Consult the National Weather Forecast at https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards

Image: NPS photo by Rafi Wilkinson of a beach at Indiana Dunes, with a landscape of very wavy Lake Michigan in the background, a patch of marram grass in the foreground, and a blue sky with clouds overhead, superimposed by a rip current danger sign on the bottom-right of the photo.

Lake County Alert System:

Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 2:19PM CDT until July 18 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers.
Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

Lake County Alert System:

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 15 at 9:46PM CDT until July 15 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
TORLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Iroquois County in east central Illinois...
Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Lake County in northwestern Indiana...
Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* At 946 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located
along a line extending from near Grant Park to near Bradley to
Chebanse, moving east at 75 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
Lowell and Lake Village around 955 PM CDT.
Roselawn and Shelby around 1000 PM CDT.
DeMotte around 1005 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include
Wheatfield.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
http://www.weather.gov

Lake County Alert System:

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 15 at 9:37PM CDT until July 15 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
TORLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Lake County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 1015 PM CDT.

* At 937 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located over Tinley
Park, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornadoes. There are multiple tornadoes occuring
at the same time at this storm!

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This tornadic storm will be near...
Hammond, East Chicago, Highland, and Munster around 950 PM CDT.
Gary and Griffith around 955 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lake Station, Portage and New Chicago.
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Lake County Alert System:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 15 at 9:35PM CDT until July 15 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
Benton County in northwestern Indiana...
Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
Lake County in northwestern Indiana...
Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 1045 PM CDT/1145 PM EDT/.

* At 935 PM CDT/1035 PM EDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
a line extending from La Grange Park to near Frankfort to near
Herscher to near Chatsworth, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Hammond, Gary, Portage, Merrillville, Valparaiso, East Chicago,
Schererville, Hobart, Crown Point, Highland, Munster, Chesterton,
Cedar Lake, Lowell, Rensselaer, DeMotte, Hebron, Fowler, Kentland,
Otterbein, Re*****on, Morocco, Wheatfield, Lake Village, and
Griffith.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT/200 AM EDT/ for
east central Illinois...and northwestern Indiana.

***THIS POST CONTAINS OUTDATED INFO!! THE WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT HAS ENDED***

A Tornado Watch has been issued for southwest Lower Michigan into northwest Indiana. It will be in effect until 2 AM CDT. Damaging wind gusts in excess of 75 mph and isolated tornadoes are possible. Additional watches are possible later tonight.

Lake County Alert System:

Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued July 15 at 6:53PM CDT until July 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 541 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ TUESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS

LIVINGSTON

IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS

FORD IROQUOIS

IN NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS

BOONE DE KALB LA SALLE

IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS

COOK DUPAGE GRUNDY
KANE KANKAKEE KENDALL
LAKE IL MCHENRY WILL

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

BENTON JASPER LAKE IN
NEWTON PORTER

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALGONQUIN, AURORA, BELVIDERE,
BOLINGBROOK, BOURBONNAIS, BUFFALO GROVE, CAROL STREAM,
CHESTERTON, CHICAGO, COAL CITY, CRYSTAL LAKE, DEKALB, DEMOTTE,
DOWNERS GROVE, DWIGHT, ELGIN, EVANSTON, FAIRBURY, FOWLER, GARY,
GIBSON CITY, GILMAN, GURNEE, HAMMOND, JOLIET, KANKAKEE, KENTLAND,
LA SALLE, LEMONT, LOMBARD, MARSEILLES, MCHENRY, MENDOTA,
MERRILLVILLE, MINOOKA, MOROCCO, MORRIS, MUNDELEIN, NAPERVILLE,
OAK LAWN, ORLAND PARK, OSWEGO, OTTAWA, OXFORD, PARK FOREST,
PAXTON, PLANO, PONTIAC, PORTAGE, RENSSELAER, ROSELAWN,
SCHAUMBURG, STREATOR, SYCAMORE, VALPARAISO, WATSEKA, WAUKEGAN,
WHEATON, WILMINGTON, WOODSTOCK, AND YORKVILLE.
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Lake County Alert System:

Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 15 at 12:52PM CDT until July 16 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas,
Boone, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Ford, Grundy,
Iroquois, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake IL, Lee,
Livingston, McHenry, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Ogle, Southern
Cook, Southern Will and Winnebago and northwest Indiana, including
the following areas, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton and Porter.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ this evening through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Underpasses may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are
already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due to
additional rainfall. Extensive street flooding possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of torrential rain producing thunderstorms is
expected tonight, which may cause flash flooding. With
portions of far northern Illinois having observed widespread
flash flooding on Saturday and Sunday nights, additional
heavy rain will likely cause rapid water rises and the
potential for renewed significant flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Now is the time to take action to reduce the impact to life and
property from possible flooding. Move valuables from flood-prone
areas such as basements and poor drainage areas. Know alternate
routes for travel should roadways or railways become flooded.

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.

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 15 at 6:26AM CDT until July 21 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL..The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...

Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties.

For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge, Shelby...Minor
flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.

* WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I65 and De Motte downstream to
IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Low-lying residences are threatened along
Bluegrass Road and in Wildwood Estates east of Sumava Resorts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 11.4 feet Wednesday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Lake County Alert System:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 15 at 12:25AM CDT until July 15 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Lake County in northwestern Indiana...
Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 115 AM CDT.

* At 1224 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Kouts to 6 miles east of Morocco, moving east
at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Rensselaer, DeMotte, Morocco, Wheatfield, Lake Village, Roselawn,
Kouts, Shelby, Hanging Grove, Collegeville, Schneider, Mount Ayr,
Thayer, Sumava Resorts, Baileys Corner, Stoutsburg, Fair Oaks,
Parr, and Dunns Bridge.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Lake County Alert System:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 14 at 11:00PM CDT until July 15 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
Northern Lake County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until midnight CDT.

* At 1059 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from East Chicago to Chicago Heights, moving east at 40
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Hammond, Gary, Calumet City, Portage, Merrillville, Valparaiso,
Chicago Heights, East Chicago, Schererville, Hobart, Lansing, Crown
Point, Highland, Munster, Dolton, Park Forest, Homewood, Matteson,
Chesterton, Steger, South Holland, Griffith, Dyer, St. John, and
Richton Park.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Lake County Alert System:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 14 at 5:55PM CDT until July 15 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
534 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS

LIVINGSTON

IN NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS

BOONE DE KALB LA SALLE
LEE OGLE WINNEBAGO

IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS

COOK DUPAGE GRUNDY
KANE KANKAKEE KENDALL
LAKE IL MCHENRY WILL

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY

IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

LAKE IN

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALGONQUIN, AURORA, BELVIDERE,
BOLINGBROOK, BOURBONNAIS, BUFFALO GROVE, BYRON, CAROL STREAM,
CHICAGO, COAL CITY, CRYSTAL LAKE, DEKALB, DIXON, DOWNERS GROVE,
DWIGHT, ELGIN, EVANSTON, FAIRBURY, GARY, GURNEE, HAMMOND, JOLIET,
KANKAKEE, LA SALLE, LEMONT, LOMBARD, MARSEILLES, MCHENRY,
MENDOTA, MERRILLVILLE, MINOOKA, MORRIS, MUNDELEIN, NAPERVILLE,
OAK LAWN, OREGON, ORLAND PARK, OSWEGO, OTTAWA, PARK FOREST,
PLANO, PONTIAC, ROCHELLE, ROCKFORD, SCHAUMBURG, STREATOR,
SYCAMORE, WAUKEGAN, WHEATON, WILMINGTON, WOODSTOCK,
AND YORKVILLE.
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Lake County Alert System:

Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 14 at 3:03PM CDT until July 15 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas,
Boone, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane,
Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake IL, Lee, McHenry, Northern Cook,
Northern Will, Ogle, Southern Cook, Southern Will and Winnebago
and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Lake IN and
Porter.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be
flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded. Extensive street
flooding possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of torrential rain producing thunderstorms is
expected this evening, which may cause flash flooding. With
portions of far northern Illinois having observed widespread
flash flooding on Saturday night, additional heavy rain will
likely cause rapid water rises and the potential for renewed
significant flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.

Now is the time to take action to reduce the impact to life and
property from possible flooding. Move valuables from flood-prone
areas such as basements and poor drainage areas. Know alternate
routes for travel should roadways or railways become flooded.

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 14 at 12:30PM CDT until July 21 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL..The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Indiana...

Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties.

Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter
Counties.

For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge, Shelby, Momence,
Wilmington...flooding is possible.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I65 and De Motte downstream to
the IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Sunday, July 21.

* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, low-lying residences are threatened along
Bluegrass Road and in Wildwood Estates east of Sumava Resorts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM CDT Sunday, the stage was 9.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Monday morning.

Lake County Alert System:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 14 at 9:37AM CDT until July 14 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Lake County in northwestern Indiana...
Northern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 1030 AM CDT.

* At 937 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lowell,
moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Cedar Lake, Lowell, DeMotte, Hebron, Wheatfield, Roselawn, Kouts,
Lake Dalecarlia, Shelby, Thayer, Baileys Corner, Stoutsburg, and
Dunns Bridge.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued July 14 at 12:31AM CDT until July 14 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following
county, Cook and northwest Indiana, including the following
county, Lake IN.

* WHEN...Until 330 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1231 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Hammond, Gary, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn,
Calumet City, Portage, Merrillville, Chicago Heights,
Roseland, South Shore, Englewood, Chicago Lawn, East Chicago,
Schererville, Hobart, Burbank, Lansing and Oak Forest.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 9 at 10:24PM CDT until July 11 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL..The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...

Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting
Southern Cook and Lake IN zones.

For the Little Calumet River...including Munster (Hohman Avenue)...
flooding is possible.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to
confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the
Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening to early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected
area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.5 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon.

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 9 at 10:09PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL..The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Indiana...

Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties.

Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Porter and Jasper
Counties.

For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge, Shelby...flooding
is possible.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I65 and De Motte downstream to
IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, IN-55 is threatened south of the river.
County Road 1200W/Range Line Road is threatened north of the
river. County Road 1150N is threatened at Sumava Resorts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early tomorrow
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon.

Lake County Alert System:

Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 9 at 3:37PM CDT until July 9 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
FFWLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
Northwestern Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 337 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
high rain rates up to 3 inches per hour in the warned area. Up to
3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage
ditches, streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and
other poor drainage areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Chicago, Hammond, Gary, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Calumet City,
Roseland, East Chicago, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, Highland,
Blue Island, Munster, Dolton, Homewood, Alsip, South Holland,
Evergreen Park and Griffith.
A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may
already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and
other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life
and property.

A band of very heavy rain is expected to pivot through northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana tonight. Flooding of low lying areas such as fields and ditches may occur, especially along and east of I-55.

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 3:24PM CDT until July 9 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest Indiana, including the following
county, Lake IN.

* WHEN...Until 615 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 322 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a small band of heavy
rainfall producing rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour. Up
to 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that may experience minor flooding include...
Hammond, Gary, East Chicago, and Whiting.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

Lake County Alert System:

Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 9 at 3:02PM CDT until July 10 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM CDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers.
Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 9 at 2:40PM CDT until July 13 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL..The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...

Iroquois River at Rensselaer affecting Jasper County.

Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties.

Sugar Creek at Milford affecting Iroquois County.

Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting
Southern Cook and Lake IN zones.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to
confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the
Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.

* WHEN...From Friday evening to Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected
area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.4 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning.

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 9 at 2:40PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL..The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...

Iroquois River at Rensselaer affecting Jasper County.

Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties.

Sugar Creek at Milford affecting Iroquois County.

Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting
Southern Cook and Lake IN zones.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I65 and De Motte downstream to
IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Low-lying residences are threatened along
Bluegrass Road and in Wildwood Estates east of Sumava Resorts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.1 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning.