Chicago weather: Severe storms, strong winds move through area

Follow along for live, real-time updates from FOX Chicago Weather throughout the day as conditions change and storms develop across the area.

Chicago weather: Severe thunderstorms could impact the Cubs home opener on Thursday

Warm, springlike weather Wednesday will give way to a threat of severe storms Thursday afternoon and evening—including large hail and damaging winds—before sharply colder air arrives by Friday.

Volunteers aid Kankakee-area tornado victims one week after storms

It's been a week since severe storms and tornadoes devastated areas around Kankakee, and on Sunday, volunteers were out making sure that the victims of those storms get some help.

Hundreds of flights canceled and delayed at O’Hare as storm disrupts travel
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Nearly 500 flights at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport have been canceled and hundreds more delayed as a powerful storm disrupts travel nationwide and long security lines build after a morning ground stop.

Major storm brings blizzard conditions, tornado threats, and power outages
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A powerful storm system stretching from the Midwest to the East Coast is bringing heavy snow, damaging winds, wildfire danger, and travel disruptions as millions face power outages and severe weather.

Kankakee County hit by storm as it recovers from Tuesday's tornado
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Heavy rain fell in Kankakee, washing out streets. Strong winds blew through with lightning as well. This all comes while some residents there are still cleaning up from Tuesday's tornado. Joanie Lum was live at a new shelter in Kankakee.

Kankakee residents continue tornado cleanup as severe weather returns

Kankakee residents are still cleaning up from Tuesday’s tornado as severe weather returned Sunday with heavy rain and falling temperatures, adding to challenges for those who lost homes and property and prompting preparations to help people come in from the cold.

CTA Red Line trains affected by flooding due to storms

Due to the heavy thunderstorms and flooding in Chicago, CTA Red Line trains will not stop at North/Clybourn.

Watch: Pilot lands helicopter on flooded vehicle, saving men and dog

A daring helicopter rescue saved two men and their dog stranded on a flooded vehicle in Australia’s Northern Territory as dangerous storms triggered major flood warnings.

Person found dead in Aroma Park home damaged by tornado identified
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A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.

Person found dead in suburban Chicago home damaged by tornado identified

A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.

Community rallies after deadly tornado in Lake Village, Ind.

Lake Village, Indiana is recovering after an EF-3 tornado destroyed homes and businesses, killed two elderly residents, and prompted an outpouring of community support as volunteers, utility crews and state officials work to restore power and provide aid.

Community rallies after deadly tornado in Lake Village, Ind.
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Lake Village, Indiana is recovering after an EF-3 tornado destroyed homes and businesses, killed two elderly residents, and prompted an outpouring of community support as volunteers, utility crews and state officials work to restore power and provide aid.

Gov. Pritzker tours damage around Kankakee, Aroma Park

Two days after the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-3 tornado hit Kankakee, Governor J.B. Pritzker toured the damage in Aroma Park.

Gov. Braun tours tornado damage in Lake Village
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Gov. Braun toured Lake Village on Thursday after the area was struck by a tornado earlier in the week, leaving behind widespread damage.