Articles filed under Weather
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Heavy rain causes road closure, floodingApr 30, 2017 1:00 am - Heavy rainfall this weekend has led to road closures and risk of flooding throughout the suburbs, officials said. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood w...
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Flood advisory issued for Des Plaines River near GurneeApr 16, 2017 1:00 am - The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory Sunday for the Des Plaines River near Gurnee. Officials are forecasting minor flooding after about an inch of rain f...
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When a tornado looms, many residents of trailer parks are on their ownApr 15, 2017 1:00 am - When the tornado sirens blare, people are told to seek shelter in their basements or behind a sturdy interior wall. But for people who live in mobile home parks, that's...
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Chain O' Lakes boating restriction removed as rainwater recedesApr 15, 2017 1:00 am - The Fox Waterway Agency has lifted a no-wake boating order for the lakes along the Fox River in the Chain O' Lakes region, authorities said Saturday. The agency lifted ...
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for suburbsApr 10, 2017 1:00 am - The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Monday for the suburbs. The watch includes Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry countie...
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Des Plaines, Fox rivers at flood stage; wind advisory until 7 p.m.Apr 06, 2017 1:00 am - The Des Plaines and Fox rivers are at minor flood stage this morning but are expected to crest and fall back to normal levels over the weekend, the National Weather Serv...
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Flooding reported along Des Plaines River in Lake CountyApr 06, 2017 1:00 am - This week's heavy rains have caused flooding along the Des Plaines River in Gurnee, Lincolnshire and elsewhere. The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued flood ...
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Flood advisory continues on Des Plaines RiverApr 05, 2017 1:00 am - A flood advisory is continuing for the Des Plaines River near Des Plaines as authorities said the river is expected to rise quickly due to rain accumulation in recent da...
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Lower Fox River declared no-wakeApr 04, 2017 1:00 am - The Fox Waterway Agency has issued a no-wake order for the lower Fox River from the Stratton Lock and Dam in McHenry south to Route 62 in Algonquin. Rain during the past...
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February vs. March weather, by the numbers (April fooled?)Apr 01, 2017 5:00 am - Let's hope April can be as nice as February. Relatively speaking, weatherwise, that is. It was ever-so-slightly warmer in February than March, with not as much precipita...