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    Warnings - Richton Park

    World / United States / Illinois / Richton Park

    41°29'N / 87°42'W / Altitude 220 m / 01:34 2026/08/02, America/Chicago (UTC-5)

    flood

    Flood Warning issued August 1 at 11:37PM CDT until August 2 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

    From: 2026/08/01, 23:37
    To: 2026/08/02, 11:00

    * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will continue. * WHERE...Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois... Central Will County in northeastern Illinois... Northwestern Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana... * WHEN...Until 1100 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Slow moving or standing water may continue. High water may only slowly recede from flooded areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1133 PM CDT, gauges on area creeks, streams, and rivers indicated ongoing flooding from earlier excessive rainfall in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hammond, Gary, Tinley Park, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, East Chicago, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, Highland, Munster, Dolton, Park Forest, Homewood, Matteson, Mokena, Frankfort, Steger, and South Holland. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

    • Cook, IL; Will, IL; Lake, IN
    • A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
    • NWS Chicago IL
    • 2026/08/01, 23:37
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    Beach Hazards Statement issued August 1 at 10:07PM CDT until August 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

    From: 2026/08/01, 22:07
    To: 2026/08/02, 06:15

    * WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.

    • Cook
    • Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.
    • NWS Chicago IL
    • 2026/08/01, 22:07