The Brief Heavy rain has soaked the Chicago area, with 1-3 inches possible and flood watches in effect early Monday. More showers and thunderstorms are expected Monday, with additional chances for severe weather Tuesday and Wednesday. There was a Flash Flood Watch in effect for portions of Kankakee, LaSalle, and Grundy counties until 4:45 a.m.A Flood Watch is in place for everyone until 7 a.m. due to the heavy widespread 1-3 inches of rainfall. Chicago weather forecastWhat to expect:Today we have additional showers and thunderstorms with the potential for severe weather. Tomorrow, and Wednesday we have the chance for severe storms.