A stalled frontal boundary will be the source of development of heavy rain, storms, and flooding concerns for this afternoon and into Friday morning. We do not know exactly where the heaviest rain will set up,

The biggest impact of a tropical disturbance off shore will be higher rain chances. The clouds and rain will help to moderate the temperatures with afternoon highs topping out in the upper 80s near the 90 degree mark.

Trees and power lines came down in parts of the area. Damage was reported in Bolingbrook, Naperville, and other communities to the west and southwest.

Acid rain can destroy forest, ruin crops, and kill fish, so why do we not hear about its devastating impacts very much anymore?

The system likely won't develop into a tropical depression or storm, and it will likely cool us off after a sweltering few days. Here's more.

Rain gardens help reduce the amount of water flowing over land and into storm drains, which can prevent flooding and erosion.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A late afternoon thunderstorm system brought heavy rainfall and hail to the North Platte area. A flash flood warning was issued Wednesday around 3:50 p.m. by the National Weather Service with rain falling at a rate of 1 to 3 inches an hour.