Rainfall rates of up to two-to-three inches per hour are possible in the impacted areas. The entire Chicago area is either at a "marginal" or "slight" risk of severe weather, with gusty winds in excess of 60 miles per hour and isolated tornadoes possible. NBC 5's Interactive Radar is capturing the scene as the storm system approaches the area.

On a stormy night in Chicago on Monday, August 18, a local photography enthusiast captured the impressive moment skyscrapers in the city’s skyline were hit simultaneously by lightning bolts. This footage was captured by Craig Shimala,

Severe storms are rolling through Chicagoland on Monday afternoon, resulting in several warnings and alerts from the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday. Residents are urged to reduce water use to ease pressure on the sewer system. City Council members on the Southwest Side call on the mayor to speed flood response.