Midwest Braces for Stormy Weather and Flooding Risks

As of 2025-08-18T04:07:09+00:00, the Midwest region is experiencing a bout of stormy weather, with rain showers and thunderstorms passing through early Sunday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northern Iroquois, northeastern Grundy, Kankakee, southern Kendall, and southwestern Will counties in the area, which will remain in effect until 7:15 a.m.

Despite the wet conditions, high temperatures are expected to reach the lower to middle 80s today, though it will feel closer to 90 degrees at times this afternoon. Most of the storms are expected to diminish by late morning, but the possibility of isolated storms popping up during the afternoon cannot be ruled out. Overnight, temperatures will drop into the lower 70s, but the high humidity will keep the air feeling very sticky.

The unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue through Tuesday, with scattered showers and storms tracking through the region. However, a shift in the weather is on the horizon, as breezy conditions and cooler temperatures in the 70s and 80s are forecast to arrive on Wednesday. Towards the end of the week, more sunshine and drier air are expected, providing some relief from the recent humidity.