As of 12:30 p.m., heavy rain had already started to fall in some parts. A flash flood warning was in effect for DuPage and Cook County, the NWS said, with reports of "totally submerged viaducts and underpasses in the city of Chicago."

Funnel clouds were reported Friday morning in Illinois and there was a Flood Warning for parts of the Chicago area into the evening.

Flood Watch issued for most of Chicagoland until 7 p.m. Saturday. Heavy rain is possible tonight and tomorrow. 3:18 p.m. - Flood Warning issued for DuPage, Cook Counties until 5:30 p.m.Ground delays issued at O'Hare, Midway airports due to storms. Average delay is 75 minutes, according to the FAA.