Weather authorities have issued multiple watches and warnings extending through much of the day Saturday. While a tornado warning for east-central Cook County expired at 12:15 p.m., there’s still a marine warning until 2 p.m., a flash flood warning until 6:15 p.m. and a tornado watch until 7 p.m.

       The earlier tornado warning was issued after officials said a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over East Garfield Park and/or the West Town neighborhoods. Sirens blared in some areas.

       A storm passes over downtown Chicago as seen from Guaranteed Rate Field on June 26, 2021. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune/Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

       The marine warning was for nearshore waters from Winthrop Harbor to Gary and open waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to mid-lake. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was spotted over Belmont Harbor at 11:55 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.

       The tornado watch was issued at 12:06 p.m. until 7 p.m. for the following Illinois counties: Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kankakee and Will. It also includes these counties in northwest Indiana: Benton, Jasper, Lake, Newton and Porter.

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       A flash flood warning also remains in effect until 6:16 p.m. Saturday for the Chicagoland region, with showers and thunderstorms expected and possibly torrential downpours. The National Weather Service watch said flooding is possible in low-lying areas including farm fields, ditches and roads. Water levels may also rise in rivers and streams.

       A man walks down South Morgan Street as heavy rain pours down across Chicago on June 26, 2021. (Vashon Jordan Jr. / Chicago Tribune)

       The National Weather Service said it received reports of flash flooding on Lake Shore Drive, and Blue Line service was temporarily suspended between UIC/Halsted and Forest Park because of standing water, the CTA announced.

       Saturday’s storms marked the second time in a week that tornado sirens sounded in parts of Chicagoland. On Sunday, at least two tornadoes struck the Chicago area and a third touched down in northwest Indiana. The most destructive touched down in Naperville, Woodridge and Darien, and was categorized as an EF-3 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. It damaged more than 200 houses and other structures and reduced some to rubble.

       Check back for updates and be prepared to take cover.

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