A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of Cook County, including the city of Chicago.
According to the National Weather Service, the warning covers east-central Cook County, including the city, until 11:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Numerous neighborhoods, including the Loop, Near West Side, Near South Side, Bridgeport and numerous others, are impacted by the warning.
The NBC 5 Storm Team warns that rain is falling at a rate of approximately six inches per hour in the affected areas, with the slow-moving storm overwhelming drainage systems and low-lying areas.
Heavy rain is falling across much of the city on Tuesday night, with forecasters warning of “rapid-onset flooding” in the hardest-hit areas. The National Weather Service warned residents of the potential of “life-threatening flooding” amid the storms.
More storms are possible across the area Wednesday afternoon and into the evening hours, with heavy rain and gusty winds once again possible, according to officials.