Chicago faces hazardous weather with two rounds of severe thunderstorms expected Monday
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Updated · Block Club Chicago · Apr 26
Chicago faces hazardous weather with two rounds of severe thunderstorms expected Monday
11 articles · Updated · Block Club Chicago · Apr 26
The National Weather Service warns storms may bring half-inch hail and winds up to 70 mph, with the most dangerous weather possible between 4-10 p.m.
Chicago has already recorded 10 inches of rain through April 17, making this the wettest start to spring in city history. Additional rainfall could worsen flooding, especially near the Rock, Fox, and Des Plaines rivers.
Earlier this month, heavy rains caused widespread basement flooding, particularly on the Northwest Side. The extent of Monday’s severe storms depends on the position of a warm front influenced by morning thunderstorms.
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As rivers reach historic flood levels, are sandbags enough to protect riverside communities from devastation?