00:00Millions of people in Chicago are on high alert today.
00:03A torrential storm is pounding the city, and the flood risk is rising fast.
00:07The National Weather Service has issued an urgent flood watch.
00:11It covers much of the Chicago metro area, including downtown and suburbs like Joliet, Naperville, and Evanston.
00:18Why so serious? Because Chicago is packed with concrete and asphalt.
00:22When heavy rain hits, there's nowhere for the water to go.
00:25Creeks, streets, and underpasses could flood in minutes.
00:29Just this past weekend, parts of the Midwest saw over a foot of rain.
00:33Wisconsin even had to cancel its state fair.
00:36Now it's Chicago's turn, with rainfall rates possibly reaching 2 inches per hour.
00:41Officials warn of flash floods, rising creeks, and dangerous driving conditions.
00:46Strong winds could make things even worse.
00:48The watch is in effect through tonight.
00:50If you live in the area, stay alert, stay safe, and stay tuned.
00:55Because when flash floods hit, they hit fast.
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