Floridians fly north to Chicago escaping Hurricane Idalia
Several Florida airports remain closed due to Hurricane Idalia. A few lucky passengers were able to catch some of the last flights out headed to O'Hare this morning. They recount the stress-filled close call.
Several Florida airports remain closed due to Hurricane Idalia. A few lucky passengers were able to catch some of the last flights out headed to O'Hare this morning. They recount the stress-filled close call.
Destruction piles up as Hurricane Idalia tears through Florida
Raging Hurricane Idalia officially made an unprecedented and historic landfall Wednesday along Florida's Gulf Coast, blasting destructive winds, and catastrophic storm surge and flash flooding as power outages climbed to over 325,000.
Raging Hurricane Idalia officially made an unprecedented and historic landfall Wednesday along Florida's Gulf Coast, blasting destructive winds, and catastrophic storm surge and flash flooding as power outages climbed to over 325,000.
Flights from Florida arrive at O'Hare as Hurricane Idalia hits
Passengers leaving Florida and landing at O’Hare Airport say they’re relieved to be in Chicago as historic Hurricane Idalia hit Wednesday morning.
Passengers leaving Florida and landing at O’Hare Airport say they’re relieved to be in Chicago as historic Hurricane Idalia hit Wednesday morning.
Florida hunkers down after destructive Hurricane Idalia makes landfall
The Category 3 storm hit along the coast of the Florida Big Bend near Keaton Beach about 7:45 a.m. local time, posing an immediate threat to lives and properties with its 125 mph winds and significant flooding.
The Category 3 storm hit along the coast of the Florida Big Bend near Keaton Beach about 7:45 a.m. local time, posing an immediate threat to lives and properties with its 125 mph winds and significant flooding.
Hurricane Idalia impacting flights at O'Hare Airport
Ripple effects from Hurricane Idalia are being felt in places as far as Chicago as airlines try to plan around the storm.
Ripple effects from Hurricane Idalia are being felt in places as far as Chicago as airlines try to plan around the storm.
Hurricane Idalia leaves residents trapped north of Tampa
In Pasco County, just north of Tampa, search and rescue with the Sheriff's Office are recuing people who decided to tough out the storm. Responders just south of where Hurricane Idalia hit Wednesday morning are battling flooded streets and power outages.
In Pasco County, just north of Tampa, search and rescue with the Sheriff's Office are recuing people who decided to tough out the storm. Responders just south of where Hurricane Idalia hit Wednesday morning are battling flooded streets and power outages.
Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in FL as Chicago awaits holiday heat
Idalia made landfall in Keaton Beach, Florida at 6:45 a.m. CT as a Category 3 storm. In Chicago, highs will reach the mid-70s today ahead of a hot Labor Day Weekend.
Idalia made landfall in Keaton Beach, Florida at 6:45 a.m. CT as a Category 3 storm. In Chicago, highs will reach the mid-70s today ahead of a hot Labor Day Weekend.
Hurricane Idalia tracking to Florida landfall as dangerous Category 4 storm
The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.
The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.
Floridians prepare for the worst as Hurricane Idalia bears down
A dire situation is unfolding along Florida?s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico.
A dire situation is unfolding along Florida?s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico.
Chicago weather: Another heatwave on the way
Get ready for a dose of summer heat over the weekend and into early next week.
Get ready for a dose of summer heat over the weekend and into early next week.
Idalia expected to make landfall soon as Florida residents race to get out
Idalia is strengthening and heading towards Florida.
Idalia is strengthening and heading towards Florida.
Gulf Coast braces for impact of Hurricane Idalia
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for dozens of counties over the weekend and prepositioned resources to provide immediate support for areas that will be impacted by Hurricane Idalia.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for dozens of counties over the weekend and prepositioned resources to provide immediate support for areas that will be impacted by Hurricane Idalia.
Hurricane Idalia prompts evacuations in Florida
Hurricane Idalia has begun rapidly intensifying and will strengthen into an "extremely dangerous" major hurricane with winds up to 120 mph before slamming into Florida?s Gulf Coast on Wednesday.
Hurricane Idalia has begun rapidly intensifying and will strengthen into an "extremely dangerous" major hurricane with winds up to 120 mph before slamming into Florida?s Gulf Coast on Wednesday.
Midweek Chicago weather cool-down, as Florida prepares for major hurricane
As we transition into the first week of September, Chicago can expect a mix of weather conditions over the coming days.
As we transition into the first week of September, Chicago can expect a mix of weather conditions over the coming days.
Tropical Storm Idalia likely to become major hurricane --- what to know
People on Florida's West Coast are bracing for Idalia to make landfall.
People on Florida's West Coast are bracing for Idalia to make landfall.
Idalia expected to hit Florida as major hurricane
We are watching the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Idalia gets stronger. The storm is expected to strengthen and hit Florida?s west coast as a major hurricane.
We are watching the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Idalia gets stronger. The storm is expected to strengthen and hit Florida?s west coast as a major hurricane.
Tropical Storm Idalia forecast to become major hurricane before Florida landfall
Live updates on Tropical Storm Idalia as it makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. Latest models, cones, direction, speed, warnings, watches, and information.
Live updates on Tropical Storm Idalia as it makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. Latest models, cones, direction, speed, warnings, watches, and information.
Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath
Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.
Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.
Hurricane Hilary: 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously,' NWS says
Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.
Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.
Southern California prepares for first hurricane since 1939
Southern California is facing a disaster it hasn't seen since 1939. Hurricane Hilary has been downgraded to a Category 2 storm. Mario Ramirez from FOX 11 Los Angeles has more on how people are getting ready.
Southern California is facing a disaster it hasn't seen since 1939. Hurricane Hilary has been downgraded to a Category 2 storm. Mario Ramirez from FOX 11 Los Angeles has more on how people are getting ready.