As if Saturday's severe thunderstorms and tornadoes weren't enough, the Chicago area
was expected to take another pounding Sunday night with waves of powerful storms
sweeping through. And it's not over yet -- but the end is in sight. The atmosphere
remains primed for yet another round of severe weather Monday, especially in the
afternoon, but cooler, less humid and more stable conditions finally promise quiet
weather by Tuesday. Until then, the possibility of flooding will add to our weather woes.
Recent heavy rains have left area rivers bankfull (or overflowing), and additional rain will
exacerbate the high-water situation. The Chicago area remains under a flash flood watch.
SATURDAY'S LOCAL TORNADOES
The National Weather Service confirmed the occurrence of six tornadoes in southwestern
metropolitan Chicago between 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday: two in northeast Livingston
County, three in southwest and central Will County, and the large, long-track tornado that
cut a 60-mile path from Odell (Livingston County) to Lansing (southern Cook County).
Further information can be found at the National Weather Service-Chicago Web site
at www.crh.noaa.gov/lot.
--By Richard Koeneman, WGN Weather Center Meteorologist
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center staff provide daily coverage of weather in the Chicago area.
