(Patty Wetli / WTTW News)
Wednesday is shaping up as an inside-out umbrella kind of day.
The forecast calls for heavy rains, particularly in the afternoon, with some areas of the Chicago region getting drenched with up to 2 inches. Expect localized flooding, especially along and south of Interstate 80.
Along with the downpours — and in some cases isolated thunderstorms — people should be prepared for wind gusts of 30 to 35 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
Winds will grow even stronger on Thursday, with the potential for gusts of 45 miles per hour.
Here’s the updated forecast information and timing:
Confidence remains high for heavy rainfall today, with the most widespread heavier rates expected during the afternoon and along and south of I-80. Embedded isolated thunderstorms may occur as far north as the I-80 to I-88 corridors. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/8pF8mjMdEy
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) February 22, 2023
Precipitation has begun at many locations this morning and will continue to move into the area over the next few hours, peaking in coverage and intensity this afternoon before ending tonight. Here is a general timeline of what precip types can be expected and where. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/7LYN2H9Tmq
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) February 22, 2023
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