Severe storms moving into the Chicago area are bringing dangerous flash flood threats on Friday afternoon. There is a flash flood warning in effect for Cook and DuPage counties until 2:45 p.m. A ground stop has been issued at O'Hare Airport as storms move into the area.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning for key parts of Chicago on Friday, urging approximately 600,000 residents to take immediate action to protect life and property.

The NWS issued a flash flood warning for Chicago and surrounding areas, urging 600,000 residents to ‘take immediate precautions to protect life and property’

A heat advisory is in effect across the Chicago area today, with storm chances set to increase through the weekend.

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Funnel clouds have been reported and there is Flash Flood Warning for parts of the Chicago area Friday.The Flash Flood Warning is for DuPage and Cook counties until 2:45 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7.