July 1, 2014 9:14 am Deluge Floods Chicago-Area Expressways Some commuters took their chances driving through high standing water. Others didn’t have a choice when officials blocked off sections of area roadways. Local 2:29 Chicago Forecast: Warm & windy Saturday; strong evening storms 2:13 Latest forecast from the NBC 5 Storm Team 2:23 Friday afternoon forecast: Severe weather potential looms 3:26 Friday morning weather 2:20 CHICAGO FORECAST: Severe weather possible this weekend alongside warmer temperatures