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Lakeshore Flood Watch
Statement as of 3:34 PM CST on December 26, 2015

... Lakeshore Flood Watch in effect from Monday morning through
Monday evening...

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Lakeshore
Flood Watch... which is in effect from Monday morning through
Monday evening.

* Lake Shore flooding... strong east winds gusting as high as 50
mph will cause waves to build to 14 to 18 feet.

* Timing... Monday morning through Monday evening.

* Impacts... large battering waves may cause damage to piers and
other structures along the Lakeshore. Flooding of areas near the
shore will be possible... including roads.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Lakeshore Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
Lakeshore flooding are expected to develop. Residents on or near
the shore should take action to protect property... and listen for
later statements or warnings.

For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches
visit... www.Cpdbeaches.Com.


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Lakeshore Flood Warning
Statement as of 2:57 PM CST on December 27, 2015

... Lakeshore Flood Warning in effect from 9 am Monday to midnight
CST Monday night...

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Lakeshore
Flood Warning... which is in effect from 9 am Monday to midnight
CST Monday night. This Lakeshore Flood Warning replaces the
Lakeshore Flood Watch which is no longer in effect.

* Lake Shore flooding... strong east winds gusting as high as 50 to
60 mph along the immediate Lakefront will cause waves to build
to 15 to 20 feet.

* Timing... highest waves and winds expected Monday afternoon
through Monday evening.

* Impacts... large battering waves may cause damage to piers and
other structures along the Lakeshore. Flooding of areas near
the shore will be possible... including roads.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Lakeshore Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent along the lake. Residents on or near the shore in the
warned area should be alert for rising water... and take
appropriate action to protect life and property.

WBBM just reported that the park district has closed portions of the LFP (Fullerton to Ohio, Northerly Island and around 47th, I think...).

I just rode to the post office. The streets are pretty rough. Lots of sleet compacted by cars into ruts of super-slippery slush. Even on main roads you can't really reach pavement. I didn't think a mile ride on mainly side streets would be a big deal, but it was a mistake.

Friends of the Parks shared this info about the lakefront:

Please be advised, the following areas of the Lakefront Trail & east side trail at Northerly Island Park are closed due to high winds & wave conditions:
- Fullerton to North Ave 
- North Ave to Ohio Street Trail 
- Area around the East side of the Shedd Aquarium
- 47th Street to 51st Street

Loop streets and sidewalks are very slushy and slick. Also, watch out for ice bombs flying off rooftops - not an unusual problem with sleet/snow/ice and high winds.

Luckily worked from home today but trying to figure out my commute tomorrow. Is anyone going to give it a go tomorrow? I ride from Evanston to Streeterville and will probably forego the LFT and just stick to the street. I haven't commuted via pubtrans since last January since I usually bike, but obviously if it's a sheet of ice will force myself to make the safe decision.

Tomorrow's  conditions do look a little better...?

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