The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning for key parts of Chicago on Friday, urging approximately 600,000 residents to take immediate action to protect life and property.

Chicago residents are cleaning up after strong storms with hard rains caused flash flooding Friday, especially on the South Side.

A heat advisory is in effect across the Chicago area today, with storm chances set to increase through the weekend.

The NWS issued a flash flood warning for Chicago and surrounding areas, urging 600,000 residents to ‘take immediate precautions to protect life and property’

Roadways across parts of the Chicago area were flooded Friday afternoon as slow-moving storms dumped heavy rain on the region, leading to dangerous situations for many drivers.

Funnel clouds have been reported and there is Flash Flood Warning for parts of the Chicago area Friday.The Flash Flood Warning is for DuPage and Cook counties until 2:45 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7.

A ground stop has been issued at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport amid a round of afternoon storms. The FAA said travelers are currently