A flood watch was issued Wednesday morning in effect from 10 a.m. until through the evening hours ahead of thunderstorms expected in Chicago and surrounding areas.

“Torrential” downpours and a high flash flooding risk Wednesday led Chicago officials to issue an “overflow action alert,” advising residents to reduce their water use, including delaying showers and using the washing machine in order to help guard against sewer backup.

India, June 12 -- Extremely dangerous storms are coming toward Chicago, propagating tornado warnings, and with the potential of a violent tornado outbreak on Thursday night. A Tornado Warning is in effect for La Salle and Livingston counties until 6:15 PM.

One to three inches of rain fell across the Chicago metro area Saturday night into Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The flood warning was extended through Monday morning at 10 a.

The Chicago area is under a flood watch until Thursday morning, as more heavy rain could arrive in the area in coming hours.

Several tornadoes tore through the Midwest Wednesday evening, leveling buildings and sending debris swirling high into the sky.

It's already been a historic season in the Midwest, and just days after a tornado outbreak in Illinois, more storms are set to sweep through the region, as AccuWeather's Geoff Cornish explains.