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Additional Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Central Texas; Tropical Storm Chantal to Impact the Coastal Carolinas

Heavy rainfall and flooding concerns remain for today across Central Texas and the Hill Country, with scattered thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Tropical Storm Chantal has formed and will bring heavy rainfall and flooding concerns to portions of the coastal Carolinas. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are expected from the Southeast to Mid-Atlantic. Read More >

Overview

  • Wind gusts of 50 to 66 mph were observed across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. 
  • The peak wind gust was 66 mph at Valparaiso, IN.
  • These winds were a result of a strong low pressure system that moved over the Upper Midwest.
   

 

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