TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS

A FLASH FLOOD WARNING is currently in effect for Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, and DeKalb counties. The Rockford Airport has recorded 3 inches of rain, but many locations across the Stateline have seen much more than that over the past few hours. Winnebago County is in a brief lull right now, but another strong line of thunderstorms is quickly moving into Stephenson County.

I just drove into work and the driving conditions are VERY poor. Visibility is limited due to nightfall, making it tough to navigate through areas with standing water. I could not drive south along Alpine Street due to standing water. Several stoplights are not operating due to power outages. I ran across a handful of cars that were left in the middle of the road due to flash flooding. Frequent lightning strikes have downed many trees as well. I advise you not to drive until sunrise if at all possible. Even then, flash flooding will be a concern and driving conditions will be treacherous during the morning rush. -ADAM