Chicago weather: Flood Watch for most of area, severe storms move through
White Sox game postponed, Windy City Smokeout briefly evacuated
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Scattered thunderstorms are moving through the Chicago area Thursday night.
ABC7 meteorologists issued an AccuWeather Alert for Thursday and Friday.
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A Flood Watch is in effect for Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will counties until 7 a.m. Friday.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were in effect for some counties in the area, but they have since expired.
Most of the Chicago area was under a Level 1 risk a severe weather on Thursday and will be under a Level 2 risk for Friday.
The biggest concern is heavy rain which could lead to localized flash flooding overnight.
Wind and hail were the main concerns for Thursday's severe weather. A low-end brief tornado threat was a possibility.
Storms are likely to be gone by Friday morning, but another round will make its way on Friday evening.
The Chicago White Sox home game against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday was postponed due to rain, the team said. They will play a doubleheader Friday at 2:10 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.
The Windy City Smokeout was briefly evacuated Thursday outside the United Center.
