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Storms, heavy rain possible in northern Illinois

Storms could move northeast into La Salle, DeKalb, Ogle, Lee and eastern Bureau counties this morning

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will occur across the blue shaded area into late morning of Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. Additional isolated storms are possible in the blue dashed area after 9:30 a.m.

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will occur across the blue shaded area into late morning of Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. Additional isolated storms are possible in the blue dashed area after 9:30 a.m. (Graphic Provided by National Weather Service)

By Emily K. Coleman

Scattered thunderstorms could develop Monday across parts of northern Illinois, bringing the potential for heavy downpours and minor flooding, according to the National Weather Service.

The areas under the greatest threat of isolated lighting strikes and downpours start in parts of Livingston, Kankakee and southeastern Will counties, as well as parts of northwest Indiana, the agency’s Romeoville office said on Twitter Monday morning.

After 9:30 a.m., the storms may move northeast into La Salle, DeKalb, Ogle, Lee and eastern Bureau counties, according to the tweet.

Storms are expected to move toward the northeast at about 15 mph.

The chance for isolated flooding and storms will continue Tuesday, with another limited thunderstorm risk on Sunday.

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Emily Coleman

Emily K. Coleman

Originally from the northwest suburbs, Emily K. Coleman is Shaw Media's editor for newsletters and engagement. She previously served as the Northwest Herald's editor and spent about seven years as a reporter with Shaw Media, first covering Dixon for Sauk Valley Media and then various communities within McHenry County from 2012 to 2016.