Heavy rain moves across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin Saturday morning

 6:30AM UPDATE: The heavy rain has come to an end but there may still be some drizzle or mist around as low pressure moves into northwest Illinois. Following the heavy rain, fog has developed with visibility dropping to under a mile in some locations. The fog won't last the entire morning but

be aware of quickly changing visibility and standing water on some roadways.

2:30AM UPDATE: A line of non-severe thunderstorms continues to move across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin Saturday morning producing very heavy rainfall and frequent lightning. The strongest of the storms may have some gusty winds, but we are not expecting severe weather at this time.

This line will continue moving to the east/northeast through the 3am/4am hour, with a few showers lingering to sunrise. There remains a FLOOD WATCH for a portion of northern Illinois including the counties of Winnebago, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, and McHenry until 10am. The recent heavy rainfall the last couple of days has caused a rise in local creeks, streams, and rivers. Along with that there has been quite a bit of standing water in fields and ditches. This new round of heavy rain moving through Saturday morning may lead to additional run-off and localized flooding or flash flooding.

While the line of storms is a little faster moving, heavy rain moving over the same area could increase the risk for flooding. Please be aware of any water that may be over roads and remember to never drive through a flooded roadway.

There remains a FLOOD WARNING for the Kishwaukee River from Confluence with South Branch Kishwaukee River downstream to the Rock River until Sunday afternoon. Minor flooding is occurring and is still forecast.