Update: Flash Flood Warning in Effect, Threat of Tornados

11:46 a.m.

Kendall County is now under a flash-flood warning, according to the NWS. The warning will go until 3:30 p.m.

NWS recommends not driving your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. 

11:15 a.m.

Kendall County and the surrounding area are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 11:30 a.m.

Quarter-size hail is possible and winds may gust up to 70mph. 

UPDATE: 8:44 a.m.

A tornado watch has been issued for the area beginning at 8:40 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday.

8:40 a.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning, effective from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. 

Winds will likely increase by early afternoon, with the possibility of widespread gusts of up to 60 mph, especially in mid- to late-afternoon. Wind speeds should ease up by Sunday evening.

The high winds could create the potential for downed tree limbs and power lines, along with minor structural damage to buildings and hazardous driving conditions.

A cold front and powerful storm system is also expected to move into the area Sunday afternoon, with the possibility for severe thunderstorms. There is the potential for severe weather threats, damaging winds gusts and possibly tornadoes, according to the NWS.