CHICAGO - Showers and thunderstorms are passing through the Chicago area on Friday afternoon, posing flash flooding risks. Additional storms will develop Friday evening and overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Torrential rain and flash flooding are possible.

For the remainder of today, we will be on the storm watch. There is a chance for severe storms until roughly 9pm, especially south of Chicago. If we have a severe storm, all threats are possible including torrential rain,