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Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des Plaines gauge

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO SUNDAY MORNING... WHAT...Flooding is possible. WHERE...Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des Plaines gauge. WHEN...From Friday morning to Sunday morning. IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Structures threatened at Methodist Campground in Des Plaines. Forest preserve roadways are threatened. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Central Cook and Northern Cook zones. Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle zone. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 late tonight.

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Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY... WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.