A Flood Watch is in effect in Chicago, as severe storms are expected to hit the area by the afternoon.The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for northwest Indiana, including Jasper and Porter counties,

Funnel clouds were reported Friday morning in Illinois and there was a Flood Warning for parts of the Chicago area into the evening.

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.